Good Dad Quotes

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

  Billy Graham

  Inspirational, Fathers Day, Father Son

  Twitter post from Jun 16, 2013

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• Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.

  Anne Frank

  Inspirational, Growing Up, Women

  FaceBook post by Anne Frank from Nov 29, 2014

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• My father taught me that the only way you can make good at anything is to practice, and then practice some more.

  Pete Rose

  Fathers Day, Dad, Father Son

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• It's a great joy but no test of love or commitment to take your son to a ball game. You really prove your credentials as a good dad when you are willing to take your daughter shopping - more than once.

  Michael Josephson

  Daughter, Dad, Father

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• My dad is a good dad.

  Mindy McCready

  Dad, My Dad

  "Larry King Live", edition.cnn.com. November 11, 2005.

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• I stay with my family. I try to be a good husband and good dad. That's my real life.

  Omar Sy

  Husband, Dad, Real

  "Exclusive: Omar Sy Talks X-Men: Days Of Future Past". Interview with Wilson Morales, www.blackfilm.com. May 19, 2014.

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• There seems to be a lot of name-calling going on, but I want to remind you what our good dad told me one time. Labels are for soup cans.

  George W. Bush

  Dad, Names, Labels

  "George W. Bush Makes Campaign Trail Debut For His Brother". www.npr.org. February 15, 2016.

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• I think we all like to see ourselves as good dads, but there's also that fear, 'Oh, I don't want to be like my father,' or, 'I hope my kid doesn't turn out like me.' You know, I have those feelings too. So the key is optimism.

  Ben Affleck

  Dad, Father, Kids

  "Ben Affleck: I quit drinking to be good husband". Mirror interview, www.mirror.co.uk. May 30, 2008.

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• The things I care about are the most pedestrian things in the world. I care about good ice cream and being a good dad and a decent husband.

  Michael Ian Black

  Dad, Husband, Ice Cream

  "The Best-Laid Plans of Michael Ian Black". Interview with Royal Young, www.interviewmagazine.com. February 27, 2012.

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• I'm much more concerned with being a good dad than a good actor, being there for my children, educating them and hopefully helping them avoid some of the mistakes that I've made.

  Mark Wahlberg

  Children, Dad, Mistake

  Source: www.indielondon.co.uk

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• I'm just constantly trying to be a good dad.

  David Charvet

  Dad, Trying

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• I was probably a terrible husband, but I pride myself on being a good dad.

  Dwyane Wade

  Husband, Dad, Pride

  "Dwyane Wade Tackles The Hard Topics: ‘I Was Probably A Terrible Husband’" by Drenna Armstrong, madamenoire.com. May 18, 2013.

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• If your dad died before you were born, yeah, it hurts — but it’s not like you had a connection with something that was real. Not to say it’s any better — but to have that connection and then have it ripped away was, like, the worst. My dad was such a good dad that when he left, he left a huge scar. He was my superhero.

  Jay-Z

  Hurt, Dad, Real

  "Jay-Z: 'Of course' I'll change baby's diapers". www.today.com. November 14, 2011.

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• I'm a good dad; I spend a lot of time with my kids.

  Steve Zahn

  Dad, Kids, Father Time

  Interview with Steven Horn, www.ign.com. May 6, 2003.

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• I think women look for that quality in a man of being a good dad whether they're immediately wanting to be a parent or not.

  Emily VanCamp

  Dad, Men, Thinking

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• I want to be a dad, first and foremost. I want to be a good father. I've spent so much of my life on the move and travelling around the world that just to set up a home for my family and be a good dad is something that motivates me.

  Ricky Ponting

  Dad, Father, Moving

  "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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• I used to say, 'Man, I think I'd be a really good dad. I'll be a great provider. I'm funny; I'll go on trips with them - I'll do all sorts of stuff.' But the momming? I'm not made for that. I have a really good mom; I know what she put into it.

  Elizabeth Gilbert

  Mom, Dad, Men

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• I think I'd be a good dad; it would be a pleasure.

  Taylor Kinney

  Dad, Thinking, Would Be

  "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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• Being with my kids is really important to me, being a good dad and being around a lot.

  Shooter Jennings

  Dad, Kids, Important

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• I think I'd be a really good dad. So perhaps I'm doing society a disservice by not having as many kids as possible.

  David Cross

  Dad, Kids, Thinking

  Interview with Josh Modell, www.avclub.com. September 02, 2009.

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• I'm just going to try and be a good dad and not spoil the kid: give him love and encouragement but also discipline. Me and my woman, we don't want him to feel too entitled.

  Julian Casablancas

  Encouragement, Dad, Kids

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• I want to stay healthy, keep fit, eat well, keep a low profile and be a good dad.

  Frank Bruno

  Dad, Healthy, Want

  "I've finally beaten my mental health demons" by Nick Owens, www.mirror.co.uk. March 12, 2012.

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• But my father was also the one who told me I needed to clean up my mouth or I'd never find a man. What's very important to him is manners. Show up on time. Always send thank-you letters. He is one of the more thoughtful humans I've ever met. He's a great man and a very good dad.

  Zosia Mamet

  Dad, Father, Thoughtful

  Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

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• All I want to do is be a good dad, but I'm pretty bad at it.

  Jim Gaffigan

  Dad, Want

  "Jim Gaffigan On Parenting". Interview with Chris Wright, www.esquire.com. May 6, 2013.

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