Welcome to a beautiful collection of inspirational daughter quotes!
Today, I’ve decided to dedicate my article to the special relationship parents have with their daughters.
Over time, we all realize that our parents truly are our best friends in life. Through thick and thin, they always have our back, so it’s only natural to cherish that special bond.
While I do have a really sentimental relationship with my mom, the one with my dad is just as unique!
This is why I’ve included both mother-daughter quotes and father-daughter quotes here.
I love my parents to the moon and back and I’m sure you do too (otherwise you wouldn’t be here, right?). So let’s shower them with the love they so deeply deserve.
Give your mom a sweet shout-out with one of these inspirational quotes or shoot your dad a quick, loving text.
It doesn’t take a lot to make their day, so use this opportunity to show them what a great gal they’ve raised and watch them reciprocate.
Below, you’ll find mother’s love quotes, sweet daddy-daughter quotes, funny daughter quotes and many more!
See also: 50 Amazing Reasons Why I Love My Mom
Best Mother-Daughter Quotes
Enjoy this collection of genuine daughter quotes for your mother, as well as some inspiring mother and daughter quotes that hopefully reflect your own bond.
1. “Mother and daughter never truly part, maybe in distance but never in heart.” – Unknown
2. “Words are not enough to express the unconditional love that exists between a mother and a daughter.” – Caitlin Houston
3. “Having a little girl has been like following an old treasure map with the important paths torn away.” – Heather Gudenkauf
4. “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” – Agatha Christie
5. “To my beautiful daughter, always remember: you are brave, you are capable, you are pretty, and you can accomplish ANYTHING your heart desires! I know this because I am your mother.” – Unknown
6. “Patience, my daughter, learn patience, and life will be easier.” – Catherine Pulsifer
7. “The more a daughter knows the details of her mother’s life, the stronger the daughter.” – Anita Diamant
8. “To my daughter. Never forget that I love you. Life is filled with hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Be the woman I know you can be.” – Unknown
9. “The living mother-daughter relationship, you learn over and over again, is a constant choice between adaptation and acceptance.” – Kelly Corrigan
10. “A mother’s treasure is her daughter.” – Catherine Pulsifer
11. “There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.” – Jill Churchill
12. “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
13. “No matter how old you get, you’ll always be my baby girl.” – Unknown
14. “A daughter is a treasure and a cause of sleeplessness.” – Ben Sirach
15. “A daughter is God’s way of saying, ‘Thought you could use a lifelong friend.’” – Unknown
16. “I love my sons, don’t get me wrong, but as a woman, I find myself pulling closer and closer to my daughter in a different way.” – Unknown
17. “A daughter is a bundle of firsts that excite and delight, giggles that come from deep inside and are always contagious, everything wonderful and precious and your love for her knows no bounds.” – Barbara Cage
18. “A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give.” – Laurel Atherton
19. “Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.” – Clementine Paddleford
20. “A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous… full of beauty and forever beautiful… loving and caring and truly amazing.” – Deanna Beisser
21. “I did not give you the gift of life, life gave me the gift of you.” – Unknown
22. “So, after much observation, I realized that our daughters needed the same things we lacked in our younger years – wisdom. Without wisdom we continue to blunder through life repeating the same mistakes.” – Laura Alexander
23. “My daughter is my biggest achievement. She is a little star and my life has changed so much for the better since she came along.” – Denise Van Outen
24. “The best place to cry is on a mother’s arms.” – Jodi Picoult
25. “Mothers and daughters together are a powerful force to be reckoned with.” – Melia Keeton-Digby
26. “A mother who radiates self-love and self-acceptance actually vaccinates her daughter against low self-esteem.” – Naomi Wolf
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Cute Birthday Daughter Quotes
Check out these enchanting daughter quotes for birthdays written by unknown but very talented authors!
1. “Happy birthday to my darling daughter! You are unbelievably precious to me, and I hope you realize that you are my everything. May your birthday be filled with splendor and love.”
2. “There are many things I wish for you in life: success, good health, and fortune are just a few. But there is one thing I wish for you above all others, to know the joy of having a daughter to smother in love.”
3. “Daughter, time seems to have flown by. Just the other day you could barely stand, and now I get to watch you run the world! Watching you grow up has been such a joy, and I know that only greatness lies ahead for you. May your birthday be just as spectacular as you are.”
4. “Daughter, you remind me of your birthday cake; you are full of sweetness and sprinkle my life with love. I hope your special day is just as sweet as you are. Happy birthday!”
5. “I still remember all the nights we spent just staying up talking and eating ice cream. If you ever need an ear to listen just turn to me, because you will never be too old for girls’ night with your mom.”
6. “The depth of your kindness and love influences not only my life but the lives of everyone you meet. You are such a compassionate and caring person, and I am so grateful I have such a splendid daughter.”
7. “When I first held you in my arms, I knew at that moment that I would love you forever. You are such a beloved part of our family, and I hope your birthday is filled with happiness and love.”
8. “There are not enough words in the English language to express all that I feel towards you, daughter. If I had to, I would go with “I love you so much.” Happy birthday to my truly loved daughter!”
9. “Every time that I think that you couldn’t possibly get any better as a daughter, you do. Thanks for always amazing me with your brilliance and love. Happy birthday to my perfect daughter!”
10. “You are such a positive and loving person, daughter. You must have gotten that from your mother! Just kidding, but please know that I am so delighted to have such a magnificent daughter.”
11. “It’s not that I forgot your birthday, it’s just that mentally I was resisting you getting older! I love you tons, and I wish I could keep you forever as my baby girl. Happy belated (but just as sincere) birthday to my timeless daughter!”
12. “You are just like a rare unicorn: majestic, magical, and colorful. Okay, so maybe not magical or majestic, but you definitely have a colorful way with words! Happy birthday!”
13. “When my world feels dark, you are a ray of sunshine. Thank you for always being such a bright and shining person. May your special day be just as brilliant as you are.”
14. “I feel like I blinked and time flew by. It seems like just yesterday you were learning how to walk, and now you are running straight toward all that life can offer. I am so proud of the phenomenal person you have become.”
15. “I thought I knew what love was, and then I had a daughter. It turns out I had no clue how much my capacity for love could grow. I am so fortunate that I have had all these years to get to watch you grow into the lady you are today.”
16. “I have so many wonderful memories of you playing house, dressing dolls, reading books, and learning how to dance. As you grow older, I comfort myself that there are so many more wonderful memories to come.”
17. “You have so many roles in life: friend, confidante, and muse. None as important as being my beloved daughter. If you ever feel overwhelmed by life’s demands just turn to me, and I will carry your burdens just like I carried you as a child.”
18. “I really wish I could be there for your birthday. Know that no amount of distance could ever dull my love for you. I am sending happy thoughts and lots of love your way for your birthday.”
19. “This year for your birthday I plan on indulging your every whim, and when I say whim, I really mean bribing your affection with chocolate! Here’s a good life lesson, there’s nothing chocolate can’t fix.”
20. “A big part of who I am today is because of you. You continually inspire me to try harder, challenge me to be a better parent, and always love me unconditionally. Thank you for always bringing bliss into my life. Happy birthday!”
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Sentimental & Sweet Daddy-Daughter Quotes
How about these adorable daughter quotes about dad and vice versa? There’s nothing quite like a father-daughter bond.
1. “Fathers, be good to your daughters. You are the god and the weight of her world.” – John Mayor
2. “To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.” – Euripides
3. “”Fathers, be your daughter’s first love and she’ll never settle for anything less.” – Unknown
4. “It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing, but there is a special place in heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping.” – John Sinor
5. “A father holds his daughter’s hand for a short while, but he holds her heart forever.” – Unknown
6. “No one in this world can love a girl more than her father.” – Michael Ratnadeepak
7. “Behind every great daughter is a truly amazing dad.” – Unknown
8. “There is this girl who stole my heart and she calls me Daddy.” – Unknown
9. “Daddy, thanks for being my hero, chauffeur, financial support, listener, life mentor, friend, guardian, and simply being there every time I need a hug.” – Agatha Stephanie Lin
10. “Old as she was, she still missed her daddy sometimes.” – Gloria Naylor
11. “I smile because you’re my father. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it.” – Unknown
12. “Dad, you’ve always been the coolest – like all those times you said ‘yes’ when Mom said ‘no.’” – Unknown
13. “When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy who wears a cape.” – Unknown
14. “If you ever want to torture my dad, tie him up and right in front of him, refold a map incorrectly.” – Cathy Ladman
15. “Being a daddy’s girl is like having permanent armor for the rest of your life.” – Marinela Reka
16. “This relationship has something special about it, that makes every father and every daughter in the world speak warmly about it.” – Unknown
17. “It was my father who taught me to value myself.” – Dawn French
18. “There’s something like a line of gold thread running through a man’s words when he talks to his daughter, and gradually over the years it gets to be long enough for you to pick up in your hands and weave into a cloth that feels like love itself.” – John Gregory Brown
19. “In the darkest days, when I feel inadequate, unloved and unworthy, I remember whose daughter I am and I straighten my crown.” – Unknown
20. “He was a father. That’s what a father does. Eases the burdens of those he loves. Saves the ones he loves from painful last images that might endure for a lifetime.” – George Saunders
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Happy Mother’s Day To My Daughter Quotes
Some additional mom quotes from a variety of unknown authors to wish your daughter a happy Mother’s Day!
1. “Happy Mother’s Day. It has been an incredible journey witnessing your life unfold in beauty, to witness you bloom from daughter to woman, to mother. You never cease to amaze me.”
2. “For my daughter, Happy Mother’s Day. There are no words to express the joy you bring me as a daughter. The world is a beautiful place because you are in it and I couldn’t be more thankful!”
3. “Happy Mother’s Day to my sweet daughter. You have come so far from the child that you were, but you are still that same free spirit full of unbridled joy and boundless love. You are a treasure to your family.”
4. “Happy Mother’s Day to my purr-fect daughter! Enjoy this day, you are a wonderful daughter and an inspiring mother. I love you so meow-ch!”
5. “To my lovely daughter: Sending wishes of love and joy your way and wishing you the most beautiful day.”
6. “To my wonderful daughter: Your children think you are the best mom and so do I. Wishing you a fun day, you deserve it.”
7. “A daughter as special as you deserves all the love in the world. Between me and your children, you will surely receive it.”
8. “Happy Mother’s Day! Delight on this day, my sweet daughter. Your life is a fragrant offering of love to all around you.”
9. “Happy Mother’s Day to my wonderful daughter. You nurture your family so well, but mothers need nurturing, too! Give yourself permission to rest and refresh as you take time for yourself today.”
10. “Now it’s my turn to send my loving daughter a card for Mother’s Day! I’m so proud of you and so happy that you have a wonderful family of your own.”
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Funny Daughter Quotes
1. “I fed you, I clothed you, I paid for your college education. Friending me on Facebook seems like a small thing to ask in return.” – Jodi Picoult
2. “Any mother could perform the jobs of several air-traffic controllers with ease.” – Lisa Alther
3. “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” – Unknown
4. “Having a little girl has been like following an old treasure map with the important paths torn away.” – Heather Gudenkauf
5. “An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest.” – Spanish proverb
6. “I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with them.” – Phyllis Diller
7. “Little girls are the nicest things that happen to people. They are born with a little bit of angel-shine about them, and though it wears thin sometimes, there is always enough left to lasso your heart.” – Alan Beck
8. “What’s it like to have the greatest daughter in the world? I don’t know, ask your grandmother.” – Unknown
9. “When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.” – Erma Bombeck
10. “Mother. One person who does the work of twenty. For free.” – Unknown
11. “The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise.” – Rick Riordan
12. “If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” – Milton Berle
13. “The phrase ’working mother’ is redundant.” – Jane Sellman
14. “I could never love anyone the way I love you, I used to tell my wife. And then the second I looked in that baby’s eyes, in that exact moment, that if we were ever under attack, I would use my wife as a human shield to protect that baby.” – Ryan Reynolds
15. “Chin up Princess or the crown slips.” – Unknown
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Special Granddaughter Quotes
1. “Grandchildren are loving reminders of what we’re really here for.” – Janet Lanese
2. “A granddaughter is God’s way of reaching your heart with laughter, blessing your life with happiness, and filling your world with love.” – Unknown
3. “Children are the rainbow of life. Grandchildren are the pot of gold.” – Irish blessing
4. “I love my daughter, but there’s a certain feeling, a certain emotion when you got a granddaughter, you know?” – Bernie Mac
5. “Just when you think you know all that love is… along come the grandchildren.” – Unknown
6. “What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them loose change, and they give me a million dollars’ worth of pleasure.” – Gene Perret
7. “The idea that no one is perfect is a view most commonly held by people with no grandchildren.” – Doug Larson
8. “Grandchildren: the only people who can get more out of you than the IRS.” – Gene Perret
9. “Recently I was tenderly hugging one of our precious little five-year-old granddaughters and said to her, “I love you, sweetheart.” She responded rather blandly: “I know.” I asked, “How do you know that I love you?” Because! You’re my grandfather!” – Russell M. Nelson
10. “Granddaughters: a beautiful reflection of yesterday, a joyful promise of tomorrow.” – Unknown
11. “The joys in my life are my granddaughters. They are beautiful. You don’t have to believe me. You can ask my wife. She’ll tell you.” – Dom DeLuise
12. “My granddaughter’s birth has made me want to create things she will love.” – Billy Crystal
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Remarkable Graduation Daughter Quotes
And finally, the authors of these beautiful sayings might be unknown but they have certainly captured the pride every parent feels upon witnessing their daughter graduate.
1. “After a long journey, your hard work has already paid off. You have become a graduate today. It’s a wonderful time for all of us. We love you! Congrats to our new graduate!”
2. “Your hard work pays off today. Congratulations my dear daughter! I’m proud of your success, as is your mother. Praying for your continuing success.”
3. “You made my dreams come true. You are the most beautiful and lovely daughter anyone can ever have. Congratulations from the depths of my heart!”
4. “Lovely daughter! I have become very proud because of your success. You become a graduate today. Be brave always. Best wishes for your bright future! Go forward with honesty! Best of luck!”
5. “Congratulations! The first thing that came to mind after I heard of your graduation is that we really need to build a new house. I hope with all my heart that you will find a job quickly.”
6. “Congratulations on your achievement. I have never disagreed with your decision because I always trust you and today I get the result. Love you a lot, my dear daughter!”
7. “I always believed in my daughter. I know daughters can do everything that a son can do. You proved me right again. I love you and congratulations!”
8. “Today I feel that I’m the luckiest father in the world! My little daughter became a graduate today. It is no surprise to me. Best wishes for your bright future!”
9. “Today is a day where we only celebrate. You have proved again that supporting you in every situation was the brightest decision I ever made. Congratulations dear and know that your father loves you always.”
10. “Dearest daughter! It seems that yesterday you were a little girl but today you become a young lady. You become a graduate today. It’s really like our dreams have come true. Congratulations my baby!”
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And there you go. A wide variety of cute, funny and deeply personal daughter quotes for a number of beautiful occasions.
Share these inspirational quotes with your parents, grandparents and daughters to help spread love and positivity.
We all know that these days, every single one of us could use some extra love and care in our lives!
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