Father Quotes

My dad raised me with some good advice: ‘Always tell the truth. Always shoot from the hip. You might not have many friends, but you’ll never have enemies, because people will always know where you’re coming from.’

I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.

When I was growing up we didn’t have a massive house and there were five women running around, so my dad and I had to stick together!

I would want my children to grow up and do what they wish to in a field that they choose to step in. They should not have to use the shadow of their father’s name. I think that is a bit of a downer for a movie star’s children.

What is Man? Man is a noisome bacillus whom Our Heavenly Father created because he was disappointed in the monkey.

My father represents a very interesting challenge to the Republican party. I think this is taking people by surprise. (But) I think that’s why he’s so welcomed by the American voters, because they want somebody who says what they are thinking.

Everything from the little house was in the wagon, except the beds and tables and chairs. They did not need to take these, because Pa could always make new ones.

The Father doesn’t give life directions in one big bundle because the goal is knowing Him, not the plan.

My dad was like a stage mother he always pushed me to do what I wanted.

My father had a couple of kids at the beginning of the Depression. There was not much employment. Not much welfare. People barely got by. People were tougher then.