Here are 30 birthday quotes to give family and friends a birthday message on their special day. Some are happy birthday quotes, some are funny birthday wishes for a friend, some poke fun at the “fine wine” of growing older, and some are just plain sweet ways to say “I love you and happy birthday.”

Need a quick birthday gift? Let them know how special they are with this you are incredible gift. You might also like one of these printable birthday cards with fun celebration quotes.

Birthday Quotes

Inspirational quotes are a great way to brighten someone’s day. Write one of these sayings on the inside of a printable birthday card and you are all set for any birthday party. Well, you do need a birthday cake for a fun-filled birthday!

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! Dr Seuss Quote

Happy Birthday Quotes

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!  – Dr. Seuss

For a great birthday greeting for all ages, you can’t go wrong with Dr. Seuss. I could see a super cute cake and party theme around this quote.

Charles Schulz quote
Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed. – Charles Schulz

If you have a sister or brother who could use a little laughter about growing older, this is a great quote to make their day full of joy.

mark twain about wrinkles
Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been. – Mark Twain. I love good birthday quotes for women that keep the effects of aging positive!

those who bring sunshine quote
Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. – Sir James Barrie

And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in our years. Abraham Lincoln quote

What are some birthday quotes?

And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln

I just love this one – short in words and long in meaning.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. CS Lewis quote

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. – C.S. Lewis

Maybe you have a gift or card all ready to go but you can’t quite find the right words to convey birthday wishes for a friend. Quotes from famous leaders, authors, and thinkers can lend some wisdom and inspiration to a birthday greeting.

We turn not older with years, but newer with every day. Emily Dickinson quote

We turn not older with years, but newer every day. – Emily Dickinson

Every day of your life is a kind of birthday when you look at it this way, isn’t it?

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Henry David Thoreau quote

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! – Henry David Thoreau

A true friend is someone who knows all about you and likes you just the same. Elbert Hubbard quote

A true friend is someone who knows all about you and likes you just the same. – Elbert Hubbard

This one is the perfect birthday quote for best friends. This is how I will be wishing Happy Birthday to my best friend, with a little wink to say thanks for putting up with me! Happy birthday, buddy!

Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together. Woodrow Wilson quote

Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together. – Woodrow Wilson

This birthday quote for friends let them know how important they are in your world.

Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be. Robert Browning quote

Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be. – Robert Browning

I think all this talk about age is foolish. Every time I’m one year older, everyone else is too. Gloria Swanson

What do you say in a birthday text?

I think all this talk about age is foolish. Every time I’m one year older, everyone else is too. – Gloria Swanson

Send a text to your special loved one on their birthday with one of these clever quotes. You can share them by taking a screenshot of the image, or just cut and paste the words printed below each image, to instantly brighten their day.

Nature gives you the face you have at 20, but it’s up to you to merit the face you have at 50. Coco Chanel quote

Nature gives you the face you have at 20, but it’s up to you to merit the face you have at 50. – Coco Chanel

To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent—that is to triumph over old age. Thomas B. Aldrich

To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent—that is to triumph over old age. – Thomas B. Aldrich

Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young. Fred Astaire quote

Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young. – Fred Astaire

Middle age is when you still believe you’ll feel better in the morning. Bob Hope

Middle age is when you still believe you’ll feel better in the morning. – Bob Hope

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. Oprah Winfrey quote

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. – Oprah Winfrey

How do you congratulate someone on their birthday?

We don’t typically think of wishing happy birthday to the person we care about as a way of saying congratulations. But marking someone’s birthday is a celebration, and the best birthday wishes for a friend will convey that you’re happy they “made it” another year. You might congratulate them with a toast, a card, or just celebrate them with the right words.

Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter. Satchel Paige quote

Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter. – Satchel Paige

To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am. Bernard Baruch quote

To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am. – Bernard Baruch

Don’t just count your years, make your years count. George Meredith quote

Don’t just count your years, make your years count. – George Meredith

We turn not older with years but newer every day. Emily Dickinson quote

We turn not older with years but newer every day. – Emily Dickinson

You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt, as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear, as young as your hope, as old as your despair. Paul H. Duhn quote

You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt, as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear, as young as your hope, as old as your despair. – Paul H. Duhn

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well. Voltaire quote

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well. – Voltaire

Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years. Ausonius quote

Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years. – Ausonius

Chili Davis quote
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. – Chili Davis

Larry Lorenzoni quote
Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest. – Larry Lorenzoni

George Harrison quote
All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much. – George Harrison

Booth Tarkington quote
Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. – Booth Tarkington

The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance. Brian Tracy Quote

The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance. – Brian Tracy

What do you say on someone’s birthday?

What are the best wishes for birthday cards? The best birthday message I ever received was from a friend that said, simply, “So happy you were born.” What do you write on a birthday card or put on a cake?

If you know someone having a birthday today here are a few ideas that can be shared with that special person to help them enjoy their day.

  • Wishing you a  birthday that is as special in every way as you are!
  • Warmest wishes for your birthday and always!
  • So grateful you are in my life!
  • May all your dreams come true!
  • Cheers to another year greater! Birthday wishes to last you all year long!
  • May your birthday be as beautiful as you are.
  • May all of your birthday wishes be granted.
  • Wishing you joy and happiness on your birthday.
  • True friends stay together through thick and thin
    Through all the rumors and all the grins
    Through all the pain and all the tears
    True friends are there throughout the years. Happy Birthday Dear Friend!
  • May you have a day filled with fun.
  • Happy Birthday my love! I am so happy you were born.
  • Happy Birthday to a great friend. Your true friendship is a gift to me!
  • Many happy returns!
  • It’s your BIG day today! Live it up!

Whether you need to say Happy Birthday dad or Happy Birthday sister these birthday quotes will be the perfect way to say good luck and let friends and family know the day they were born is special and deserves a birthday celebration.

What do you say in a birthday text (or should I say bday txt)? Take a screenshot of any of these inspirational birthday quotes and instantly brighten someone’s special day!

More Quotes

I love a good quote for inspiration and to motivate. Here are some of my favorites.

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Comments

  1. This is a great collection of birthday quotes. I can’t wait to use them. Thanks for all the work.

  2. Would have loved to been able to read this post but your video covers
    the content and you CAN’T close it!

  3. These quotes are well thought out! Thanks for the research to find just the right thing to share with a friend in their special day

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