10 Quotes in Honor of Fathers Day My wife was one of those children who grew up without a father in the house. In fact, she never knew him. When we got married almost 42 years ago, my father became her father. That was the closest she ever came to having a father. Although he is now in heaven, we think of him often. She put together these quotes about fathers and wanted to share them with you in honor of Father's Day:           A father carries pictures where his money used to be. Author Unknown A man's children and his garden both reflect the amount of weeding done during the growing season. Anonymous Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever. Author Unknown Good parents give their children Roots and Wings. Roots to know where home is, wings to fly away and exercise what's been taught them. Jonas Salk It is a wise child that knows his own father. Homer I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection. Sigmond Freud My dear father; my dear friend; the best and wisest man I ever knew, who taught me many lessons and showed me many things as we went together along the country byways. Sarah Orne Jewett The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them. Confucius The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. Henry Ward Beecher The love of a father is one of nature's greatest masterpieces. Anonymous