Looking for inspirational birthday quotes?
It is always fun to celebrate birthdays, as well as to think about the many things that have been said about or that relate to them. Aside from getting wiser, one can delight in good food and good company.
Here are some awesome birthday quotes to liven up your big day, and perhaps even share with family and friends.
Famous Birthday Quotes Celebrating Life
Since first reading Dr. Seuss, my favorite birthday quote has been:
1. "Today you are You; that is truer than true.
Getting older (and hopefully wiser), we face old age, our senior years. Perhaps Emily Dickinson has the right idea:
2. "We turn not older with years, but newer every day" – Emily Dickinson
Sam Hagar reinforced this idea saying:
3. "Every year on your birthday, you get a chance to start new." – Sam Hagar
Can we live with that idea? Here’s what I always say:
4. "Wow, thank you Lord for another great chance to make a difference."
Yes, I am grateful that I’m still alive. But life isn’t forever, so remember:
5. "Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Henry Ford agreed:
6. "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80.
Anyone who keeps learning stays young.
The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young". – Henry Ford
Band leader, Les Brown emphasized:
George Eliot said:
While I was still in school, I had to read writings by ancient philosophers. I never thought they were relevant to me. As another birthday approaches, I’ve looked at some of those words of wisdom, re-evaluating their relevance.
Perhaps they are things that I’ve learned to live by, to accept – and yes – use as birthday quotes:
9. "God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to
give ourselves the gift of living well," – Voltaire
A great birthday quote by William Shakespeare’s is:
Inspirational Birthday Quotes and Sayings
Mark Twain agreed,
Certainly some good things to remember as we celebrate birthdays! Samuel Ullman said:
12. "Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul." – Samuel Ullman
At birthday gatherings you also might also want to quote:
13. "Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words," – Plautus
14. "Man’s main task in life is to give birth to himself,
to become what he potentially is," – E. Fromm
15. "Age is opportunity no less than youth itself," – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
If you're enjoying these quotes, make sure to read our collection of age quotes for the young and the young at heart.
16. "Happiness is when what you think, what you say,
and what you do are in harmony," – Mahatma Gandhi
Or you might hear:
17. "I’m like a fine wine. They don’t bring me out very much
But, I am well preserved," – Rose Kennedy
18. "Beautiful young people are accidents of nature,
Of course in discussing getting older, other pearls of wisdom are shared:
19. "The older the fiddler, the sweeter the tune," – English Proverb
Birthday Quotes and sayings to uplift you
21. "It’s not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old,
They grow old because they stop pursuing dreams," – Gabriel G. Marquez
Another great birthday quote, this one by a comedian is:
22. "Age is strictly a case of mind over matter.
If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter," – Jack Benny
Another by George Burns is,
23. "You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old." – George Burns
With laughter, Bob Hope said,
24. "You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake." – Bob Hope
Who would want to fix things?
25. "If we could be twice young and twice old,
we could correct all our mistakes," – Euripides
For those with a strong belief in God:
26. "Our life is a gift from the Creator. Your gift back to the Creator is what you do with your life," – Billy Mills
Hearts are always mentioned with birthdays:
27. "Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty –
They merely move it from their faces into their hearts," – Martin Buxbaum
28. "The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious," – Martin Luther
Some U.S. Presidents have made some birthday quotes:
29. "Be sure you put your feet in the right place,
30. "Whatever you are, be a good one." – Lincoln
Happy Birthday Quotes that will make your day
31. "Let us seek the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past.
32. "Study the past if you would define the future!"
33. "It doesn’t matter how slowly you go, so long as you don’t stop."
34. "Choose a job you love.You will never have to work a day in your life."
35. "The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions."
35. "It is not the strongest of the species that survive
But the one most responsive to change," – Darwin
36. "It’s the mark of an educated mind to be able to
entertain a thought without accepting it," – Aristotle
37. "Life is like riding a bicycle.
To keep your balance you must keep moving," – Einstein
38. "Obstacles are those frightful things you see
when you take your eyes off the goal," – Henry Ford
39. "Don't celebrate how old you are,
celebrate the years you survived." – Touaxia Vang
40. "Don’t anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen," – Ben Franklin
Happy Birthday Quotes and Wishes to make you strong
43. "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." – Tolkien
So, as we all age – day by day, and as I pray I get to reach 70 in a couple of years, I often repeat this quote:
44. "I don't mind getting older; it's a privilege denied to so many!" ― Chris Geiger, ‘The Cancer Survivors Club’
45. “A birthday is the anniversary of your birth. It's the time most of us reflect over the past year and what we hope for in the coming year.” – Claudia T Hudson
46. “Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!” – Nicky Gumbel
47. “There are two attitudes you can have when it comes to your birthday:
1. be thankful you have lived another year.
or, 2. complain about being a year older.” – Catherine Pulsifer
48. “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.” – Cherokee Expression
49. “Your age isn't you. Use today to feel your best, celebrate and be your very happiest.” – M. Rivers
50. “A birth-date is a reminder to celebrate the life as well as to update the life.” – Amit Kalantri
More birthday quotes for friends, family and loved ones
51. “A birthday is not a day to fear. It is a day to celebrate and look forward to the coming year.” – Byron Pulsifer
52. “Birthdays are inevitable, beautiful and very particular moments in our lives! Moments that bring precious memories back, celebrate the present times and give hope for the future.” – Bsbr Arish
53. “Your birthday is my pleasure. You are my sweetest treasure.” – Danny Demeersseman
54. “We have to be able to grow up. Our wrinkles are our medals of the passage of life. They are what we have been through and who we want to be.” – Lauren Hutton
55. “Your birthday is the beginning of your own personal new year. Your first birthday was a beginning, and each new birthday is a chance to begin again, to start over, to take a new grip on life.” – Wilfred Peterson
56. “I enjoy celebrating birthdays. Everyone should have their birthday celebrated.” – Loraine D. Nunley
57. “May your years be counted not by your age
but by how you spend your days.” – Catherine Pulsifer
58. “Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time.” – Jean Paul Richter
59. “Birthdays come but once a year, celebrate and be of good cheer.” Robert Rivers
60. “Each year as our birthday comes, our thoughts and beliefs may change a bit from year to year. But believe our wish for you is always the same, may you find happiness and blessings all of your days!” – Catherine Pulsifer
More birthday quotes and sayings
61. “Birthdays could be such a bummer when you were older than the country you lived in.” – Lynsay Sands
62. “Every day is a gift. But some days are packaged better.” – Sanhita Baruah
63. “Birthdays are happy as a child, defeatist with age and joyful again at surviving another year.” – Stewart Stafford
64. “Birthdays were made for going wild over the people we think are amazing.” – Richelle E. Goodrich
65. “The only way that getting older can be a bad thing is if you are not fully living in the moment now.” – Andrena Sawyer
66. “Rather than see ageing as a reason to contract, we should view it as an opportunity to expand. We should make each year of our lives are more interesting than the one before.” – Srinivas Rao
67. “Every birthday celebrates a life because every life is important.” – Richelle E. Goodrich
68. “Birthday should be considered as a unit of measurement to measure our present status toward success!” – Mohith Agadi
69. “Birthdays; They never cease to exist, and like birthdays you will never cease to exist in my heart.” – Xela Ffronrims
70. “Birthdays are special days. It reminds us of that day when the heavens gave miracles our way. You are a MIRACLE. Bless yourself. Bless others. Be a blessing.” – Mystqx Skye
Did you find your favorite birthday quotes here?
Birthdays are special days – not only to celebrate among people we love, but also to remind us of how far we’ve come in life. During this occasion, keep these beautiful quotes handy as a gift to yourself.
21st Birthday Messages for Boys
If you’re looking for happy birthday wishes for boys, you’ve come to the right place. We find that the more specific you are with your message, the better. So if you choose one of the below, make sure to add something you love about the person to make them feel that much more special.
• Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know! Congratulations on your 21st birthday!
• Happy happy 21st birthday! Always remember that life is not about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself. Wishing you all the best for the next chapter.
• Congratulations on reaching one of life’s biggest milestones! Your future looks so bright!
• As you turn 21 today, I was just reminiscing about all of your impressive achievements and all of the wonderful moments we have shared together. I hope that your 21st birthday marks a fabulous start to your adult life and that you are always blessed with great opportunities and exciting adventures!
Birthday Wishes for Sons Turning 21
Milestones like your 21st birthday can be really overwhelming. A great tip we’ve found for making it all a bit easier is to keep your message honest and brief. Don’t feel pressured to write long messages or sentiments that don’t resonate. We’ve got some examples below.
• When I turned 21, the times were simpler, slower and quite frankly, more boring. Today, 21 is your ticket to a new and exciting world. It’s time to celebrate! Happy 21st birthday my son!
• Only a few parents are privileged to be blessed with a gifted son like you. Happy 21st birthday to the best son in the whole wide world.
• No matter how many birthdays come and go, you’ll always be my little boy. Congratulations on your new chapter. I love you so much!
21st Birthday Messages for Girls
We’ve tracked down some lovely 21st birthday wishes for girls to help you get started! From what we’ve seen in our research, a sincere compliment goes a long way so don’t be scared to tell someone what you love about them.
• If there’s one person who makes me want to live for 1000 more years, it's you. Happy birthday my girl!
• The world is a much more beautiful place with you in it. I’m really glad you were born. Happy 21st birthday!
• Happy 21st! Your future does not lay in front of you, it lies deep inside you. When life becomes a rollercoaster, climb into the front seat, throw your arms in the air and enjoy the ride.
• Many congratulations on your 21st! Wishing you success and happiness on your very special birthday!
• 21 looks absolutely beautiful on you. May your beauty be as everlasting as the heavens. Happy 21st birthday!
Birthday Wishes for Daughters Turning 21
Watching your little girl grow up can be as sad as it is exciting. These conflicting emotions make it hard to put how you’re feeling into words. Read on for some suggestions of how to tell your daughter just how much she means to you.
• A daughter like you is more priceless than the most beautiful diamond. You are not only strong and wise, but kind and thoughtful as well. Happy 21st, sweetheart!
• For 21 years, I’ve watched you grow, change and mature. I have lived in awe of your ever-burning spirit and your unbridled passion for every second of those years. May your birthday shine as bright as you.
• A daughter is someone you can laugh with, dream with and love with all your heart. Happy 21st birthday my girl.
Every time I try to define beauty and grace, you come to mind. And with each new year, the definition gets even better.
• You are loved for the little girl you once were, the special woman you are now and the precious daughter you will always be. Congratulations on your 21st birthday, my girl!
Sincere 21st Birthday Wishes
A message written from the heart goes a long way. It lets the person know that you care and adds to the memory of the special occasion.
• Behind you all your memories. Before you all your dreams. Around you all that love you. Within you all you need. Happy 21st birthday!
• Your 21st birthday is a special time indeed, where you’re given the key that unlocks the door to your future! I hope that the path ahead is bright and kind to you. You’re a great person who deserves the very best in life! Happy birthday and many congratulations!
• Happy 21st birthday to someone who has a truly bright future ahead of them! I hope you have a fantastic day!
• A very happy 21st birthday to you! Congratulations! I hope that your day is filled with celebrations, and that on this very special day you’re surrounded by those who you love most in the world!
Funny 21st Birthday Messages
Starting a new year off with a laugh never hurt anyone! Adding a funny message is a great way to remind your loved one that adulthood isn’t all serious.
• Congratulations on turning 21! I hope your birthday is so great that you’ll need sunglasses to open the fridge in the morning.
• Time to celebrate your induction into full adulthood! Happy birthday!
• You know what they say about turning 21? Old enough to know better, and young enough not to care. Enjoy it! Happy birthday!
• Happy 21st birthday! Now that you’re getting older, I hope your last trip round the sun wasn’t too tiring.
• You’re 21! Now you can legally do everything you’ve been doing all along!
• Hope your birthday is twenty-onederful!
21st Birthday Quotes
Sometimes you read a quote that makes you think to yourself, ‘wow, I couldn’t have put it better myself!’ Quotes are a great source of inspiration and a nice addition to any 21st birthday message. They usually carry advice that’s withstood the test of time and can offer a bit of insight into what lies ahead. We’ve picked some that we think are perfect for starting a new chapter on the right foot.
• “The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” – Lucille Ball
• “The great thing about getting older is you don't lose all the other ages you've been.” – Madeleine L'Engle
• “Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.” – Brigitte Bardot
• "Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake." – Edward Morykwas
• “Don't just count your years, make your years count.” – George Meredith
• “There are two great days in a person's life – the day we are born and the day we discover why.” – William Barclay
It can be easy to get caught up in the stress of planning celebrations and the pressure to say the right thing. But at the end of the day, your loved one will value the thought more than anything else, so don’t sweat the small stuff!