90 Amazing Single Dad Quotes

Martha Martins
Sep 29, 2023 By Martha Martins
Originally Published on Aug 26, 2022
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A strong father is one of our most valuable assets. He is the most important person in his child's life. Learn single dad quotes here.

Every parent is important in a kid's life.

One may have a different kind of family, some may have both parents, some may have single parents, and some live with one of their parents and visit the other occasionally.

Every family is special. Not only do super dads and super moms work with twice the stress and twice the work, but they also receive twice the love and twice the hugs. Here are some funny, cute, unique, and heartfelt quotes not just for Father's Day but to cherish the fatherhood of your strong father.

Funny Single Dad Quotes

Here are some funny single dad quotes listed. Read on!

"I didn't want to be the dad that just didn't know how to do my daughter's hair."

-Greg Wickherst.

"I can understand why a single parent, working two jobs, would find it easier to stop at McDonald's with the kids rather than cook something from scratch at home."

-Eric Schlosser.

"Being a father means you have to think fast on your feet. You must be judicious, wise, brave, tender, and willing to wear a frilly hat and sit down to a pretend tea party."

-Matthew Buckley.

"It is much easier to become a father than to be one"

-Kent Nerburn.

"I write from the same place I parent, and since becoming a single parent, I have found it difficult, if not impossible, to write anything of length."

-Dirk Benedict.

"Becoming a father increases your capacity for love and your level of patience."

-Kyle MacLachlan.

"I think single dads try too hard to balance everything. Nothing is going to be perfectly balanced, and the sooner you accept it, the better."

"My kids are my greatest piece of art. I want it to be the greatest thing I ever do: make good humans."

-Jason Momoa.

"We'd just be like, "What are we doing, guys? Come on. Let's lay down our arms. Let's high-five each other to death.""

-Ryan Reynolds.

"I'm a single father. Does that mean I can celebrate Mother's Day too?"

 

"Am I the Raddest, Baddest Dad a Kid Ever Had?"

'Danny Tanner', 'Full House'.

"Single father, part-time mother. When I'm not one, then I'm the other."

-Kid Rock, 'Single Father' .

"The hardest part about being a single dad? Fixing my daughter's hair."

"Shout out to all my fellow single fathers who run on coffee and patience."

Cute Single Dad Quotes

Here are some cute single dad quotes listed. Read on!

"Being a single dad to a son is generally thought to be easier than being a single dad to a daughter."

-Craig W. Baird.

"Happy Father's Day to the single dads that are being both the mother and father to their kids."

-Sonya Parker.

"I'm a single father, I don't like to be away from my son. So, I'll go out, make a film, and come back. Repeat. And it's worked out very well for the last 11 years."

-Dean Cain.

"It's rare to see a single father...that's why I show my appreciation to the ones that are! Single fathers don't get enough credit."

"I am a single dad. What is your superpower?"
 

"Being a single dad lets you discover inner strengths and capabilities you never knew you had."
 

"Being a single father is twice the work, twice the stress, and twice the tears, but also twice the hugs, twice the love and twice the pride."
 

"If I didn't spend a few years as a single dad, my son and I probably wouldn't be as close as we are now."

"I can make the bacon, fry it up, braid some hair, and catch the football game. All at the same time. I'm Superman because I have to be. And it's the highest honor of my life. I'm proud to be a single dad."

"Single dads have superpowers indeed, and they teach us that when you know how to prioritize, incredible things can be achieved."

"It's difficult, but far from impossible, and we smile more than we cry."

-Regina King.

"Fathers, especially single fathers, have an impressive inner confidence that is contagious."
 

"In the end, I am the only person who can give my children a happy dad who loves them and loves life."
 

"I can't tell you how much I respect all the single fathers out there doing it solo."

-Jennie Finch.

"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad."

-Anne Geddes.

"To all the single dads, I see your invisible cape."

"I never knew how much I could love something until I looked in the faces of my children."

-Brad Pitt.

"Family for me, it's a non-negotiable thing."

-John Krasinki.

"Having a family makes whatever other thing you have that much richer."

-Ben Affleck.

"You can take it all away from me tomorrow, but don't take away my children."

Idris Elba.

"One of the things I've always wanted to do was be a dad."

-John Krasinski.

"I'm grateful to all those who have paved the way, and to the doctors and nurses and everyone involved in my son's birth."

Anderson Cooper.

"Some folks don't believe in heroes.
'Cause they haven't met my dad."

-'Not All Heroes Wear Capes', Owl City.

"It is not easy to raise a family. And it's challenging for single fathers."

 

"A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely."

-Emile Gaboriau.

"What is free time? I'm a single dad. My free moments are filled with loving my little girl."

-Roma Downey.

"A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman, he turns her back again."

-Enid Bagnold.

"A single father has a backbone made of steel and a heart made of gold."
 

"Two toddlers can get hectic, but I wouldn't change it for anything."

-Ricky Martin.

Unique Single Dad Quotes

Listed below are some unique single dad quotes listed. Read on!

"The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking."

-Dan Pearce.

"Noble fathers have noble children."

-Euripides.

“There is nothing that moves a loving father’s soul quite like his child’s cry.”

– Joni Eareckson

"Just because you're a man doesn't mean that you can't raise your kid. I think that families should stay together, but if you are a single father, don't give up no matter what they say."

-Nicolas Cage.

"There's no way I can care properly for my children if I don't first care for myself."

-Tez Brooks.

"It's hard being a single father, but even harder being a child without a father."

"Being a single dad has made me so tired, and so happy."

"Nothing I've ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children."

-Bill Cosby

"Loving my son, building my son, touching my son, playing with my son, being with my son, these aren't tasks that only super dads can perform."

-Dan Pearce.

"It takes a strong person to be a single father and take on two roles, you are amazing in your child's eyes."

 

“The most difficult part of dating as a single parent is deciding how much risk your own child’s heart is worth.”

– Daniel Pearce

"No matter what is going on in my life, your kids are forever."

-Lin Manuel Miranda.

"You were in my heart and you are still in my heart. There was a woman that I adore with all my heart that helped me bring you into this world."

-Ricky Martin, 2014.

"It's really important to have that self-belief and that self-heartbeat."

-Idris Elba.

"Many things I've won, and many things I've achieved, but for me my greatest achievement is my children and my family."

-David Beckham, People Magazine.

"All it needs is love and nurturing. It's the most wonderful feeling."

-Sir Elton John, Mirror.

"I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday."

-'I Loved Her First', Heartland.

"Single dads can also do their best jobs."

 

"I'm always working, and I'm a single parent, so I don't think I have time for stuff most normal people do."

-Charlie Murphy.

"If you're a single dad, and an older sister of your was influential in your life as a great role model. See if your kids can spend some extra time with her."

-Kevin Leman.

"Sometimes the strength of fatherhood is greater than natural laws."

"Just because I am a single dad doesn't mean I cannot be a success."

 

Heartfelt Single Dad Quotes

Here are some heartfelt single dad quotes listed. Read on!

"Dads are most originally men turned by love into heroes, adventures, story-tellers and signers of songs."

-Pam Brown.

"As a single Father, I'm juggling a lot and working long hours. Yes, it costs them a little, but what my children get in return is a Father who is energized and content."

-Edie Falco.

"Many of the single fathers don't get to see their kids often, as more moms have primary custody."

-Craig W. Baird.

"A single dad has to lead, provide, instruct, and discipline."

-Michael A. Klumpp.

"The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature."

- Abbé Prévost

"A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets of our society."

-Billy Graham.

"A single father has to fulfill the jobs of two people. He has to do twice more work, having no one with whom He could share the burden of the stressful moments."

"Please be their guiding light,
As they try to love for two."

-Mary G.

"The hardest thing that I had to do every day as a working single parent was child care, to have to leave my child with people that I did not know and hope everything was OK, that was the most painful part of every day."

-Chris Gardner.

Many single fathers also want to give back, tell their stories, and help others.”

—Craig W. Baird

"It is important for a single father to ensure there is some sort of female mentoring in his daughter's life."

-Craig W. Baird.

"I admire any single father because there are so many fathers who give up on their children, and those who stay, especially ones who do it alone, deserve a lot of praise."

"It takes a lot of heart and will to be a single father, so be proud of yourself."

 

"They make you smile, they make you happy."

-David Beckham.

"Your crazy dad has many responsibilities and wears many hats in this big ol' world, but being your dad will always be the one I'm most proud to wear."

-Dwayne Johnson.

"The moment you become a father, everything really does change."

-Prince Harry.

"My goodness. I will do anything for you."

-Barack Obama.

"Well, just remember when children seem the least lovable, it means they need love the most."

-'Danny Tanner', 'Full House'.

"Being a single father made me stronger than ever before."
 

"Single dad or not, just remember that you are the best dad for your child, and you are doing the best you can."

"I'm a single parent, and I just found that it was too difficult to manage raising my kids and doing the traveling involved in making movies."

-Rick Moranis

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Written by Martha Martins

Bachelor of Arts specializing in Linguistics

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Martha MartinsBachelor of Arts specializing in Linguistics

Martha is a full-time creative writer, content strategist, and aspiring screenwriter who communicates complex thoughts and ideas effectively. She has completed her Bachelor's in Linguistics from Nasarawa State University. As an enthusiast of public relations and communication, Martha is well-prepared to substantially impact your organization as your next content writer and strategist. Her dedication to her craft and commitment to delivering high-quality work enables her to create compelling content that resonates with audiences.

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