Family quotes
Welcome to our collection of Family quotes! Family is the foundation of our lives, providing us with support, love, and a sense of belonging. Whether it's our immediate family or extended relatives, they play an essential role in shaping who we are as individuals. The relationships we share with our family members are unique and irreplaceable, filled with both joyous and challenging moments.
Within the bonds of family, we create lasting memories, build traditions, and find comfort in times of need. It is a place where we learn valuable lessons, receive guidance, and experience unconditional love. Families can be diverse, ranging from blood relatives to chosen families, each unique and special in their own way.
These carefully curated quotes about family capture the essence of what it means to be a part of this incredible journey. From insightful words about the importance of cherishing family connections to humorous anecdotes that highlight the complexities of family dynamics, there is something here for everyone.
So, take a moment to explore our collection of Family quotes, and let these words inspire you to appreciate the incredible bond you share with your loved ones, reminding you of the significance of family in our lives.
Kathryn Stockett
— NovelistI nursed a worthless, pint drinker for twelve years and when my lazy, life-sucking, daddy finally died, I swore to God with tears in my eyes I'd never marry one. And then I did.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorAfter my parents passed away - in 2000 and 2003 - I felt I could take the time to think about the past and imagine what it would have been like to be my grandmother.
Perry Como
— SingerMy only regret in life is that I didn't spend as much time with my kids as I now wish I had.
Sarah Vowell
— AuthorClemenza's overriding responsibility is to his family. He takes a moment out of his routine madness to remember that he had promised his wife that he would bring dessert home. His instruction to his partner in crime is an entire moral manifesto in six little words: 'Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
Meryl Davis
— Ice dancerI am a much happier 27-year-old than I was at 20 years old. I am so fortunate because I have an amazing family, amazing friends and a great support system. I think at 27 it is much easier for me to look at life and appreciate what I have rather than stressing about the little things day to day.
Erika Christensen
— Film actressFaceTime is a life saver for relationships and for family.
James Fitzjames Stephen
— Eminent Lawyer, Judge & Thoughtful WriterTo try to regulate the internal affairs of a family, the relations of love or friendship, or many other things of the same sort, by law or by the coercion of public opinion, is like trying to pull an eyelash out of a man's eye with a pair of tongs. They may put out the eye, but they will never get hold of the eyelash
Russell Hoban
— Versatile Author & Creative StorytellerA family is everybody all together.
Daniel Craig
— Iconic James Bond ActorIt doesn't matter whether you have the happiest upbringing... the young Joe Scot had the most dysfunctional family there could be but it's still a family and it's a really good, strong family. But in spite of that he runs away from home. I relate to all of those things very directly. I hit 40 this year but I still think about being a teenager and hopefully I will for the rest of my life. They are important years.
Len Wiseman
— Talented Filmmaker of "Underworld"My family is Mormon. I'm not Mormon, but my family is, and my mom was like, "You're doing a show called Lucifer?! But I will admit, he is handsome, so I'll watch it."
Ricky Martin
— MusicianI always wanted to be a father. I have a beautiful relationship with my dad and beautiful memories. I always knew I was going to have a family.
Will Ferrell
— American actor, comedian, producer, and writerI built a jail in my closet and I would incarcerate my family from time to time.
Witney Carson
— American professional Latin ballroom dancer and choreographerMy family especially has always taught me to be myself and not let other people's opinions change me. To always believe my instincts and follow my heart.
Pope John XXIII
— Head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 until his death in 1963Mankind is a great, an immense family... This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas.
Lindy West
— American writer, comedian and activistI'm fortunate to have a hilarious, fun, brilliant family that I love spending time with that keeps me in a healthy head space. The internet can be so enthralling in a bad way, in a toxic way, where you feel like your brain is submerged in this sewer and you can't climb out of it. The main thing is spending time with real physical people who remind you who you are. It can be so tempting to believe that you are who the internet says you are.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanMy goals have changed throughout my life. At one time it was winning awards, selling out concert dates, selling more albums than anyone else. Now, my goals are to see my grandchildren grown, live a long and healthy life with my family and friends and travel the world.
Ranbir Kapoor
— Indian actor known for his work in Hindi-language filmsI am feeling as if my parents are my children. I'm extremely protective about both of them while on the set
Niecy Nash
— American actress, comedian and television hostNo family should have to endure the loss of a loved one at the hands of a previously convicted violent criminal.
Albert II, Prince of Monaco
— Sovereign Prince of Monaco and head of the Princely House of GrimaldiThose of us who were fortunate enough to know my mother - her family and friends - knew her to be a genuine, warm and loving woman - a woman who always put her family first.
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
— Saudi Arabian RoyaltyI believe strongly in the rights of women... my mother is a woman, my sister is a woman, my daughter is a woman, my wife is a woman.
Alan John Buckley
— Irish–Canadian actor. Known for Adam Ross role in CSI:NYMy parents come down to Los Angeles a lot.
Kathryn Stockett
— Novelist...My sister Doreena who never lifted a royal finger growing up because she had the heart defect that we later found out was a fly on the X-ray machine.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorTruths are the last thing you learn about your family. By the time you learn, you're no longer their child.
Perry Como
— SingerI had 13 weeks off and I would pack up the family and drive to some mountain retreat where we could be together and fish all day. I loved it. I needed it.
Erika Christensen
— Film actressI have pictures from work that I'm sending to my family. I send them scripts that I'm working on so they can be excited and know what's up with me.
Ricky Martin
— MusicianBefore, I used to ask permission to my parents to leave the house. Now it's - I ask permission to my children to leave the house. They own the house.
Will Ferrell
— American actor, comedian, producer, and writerEnjoy the little fun things - like taking your kids to school - before they're all grown up.
Pope John XXIII
— Head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 until his death in 1963The family is the first essential cell of human society.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanI don't think quantity time is as special as quality time with your family.
Niecy Nash
— American actress, comedian and television hostThe adage 'a family that prays together, stays together' is so true.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorWe are linked by blood, and blood is memory without language.
Ricky Martin
— MusicianEvery family is different. I am mom and I am dad and I'm going to do my best. You should be proud, walk through life saying I have the coolest family. I am part of a modern family.
Will Ferrell
— American actor, comedian, producer, and writerI've got no dark secrets, I wasn't beaten up, my parents were kind to me and there was a low crime rate where we lived. Maybe that's where the comedy comes from, as some sort of reaction to the safe, boring suburbs.
Pope John XXIII
— Head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 until his death in 1963The whole world is my family.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanThe biggest challenge in my life is getting all these kids raised. I've helped with nieces, stepchildren and my own son, so the biggest challenge is making sure the kids are raised and finding enough quality time with them.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorAmong many of my friends and acquaintances, I seem to be one of the very few individuals who felt or feels no ambivalence about my mother. All my feelings for my mother were positive, very strong and abiding.
Ricky Martin
— MusicianI just want my children to be happy. I want my children to be healthy.
Pope John XXIII
— Head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 until his death in 1963Italians come to ruin most generally in three ways, women, gambling, and farming. My family chose the slowest one.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanI have talked to Debbie Hammond quite a bit, Jim Hammond's wife, his widow. I've seen their kids. And last time we played Dallas, a lot of them came over. It's hard for them to come see the show. It's still hard.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorWhat is a family, after all, except memories? Haphazard and precious as the contents of a catch-all drawer in the kitchen.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanAlso, any older song, especially any World War II songs remind me of Mama. She goes around the house either whistling or singing all the time. It drives my sister Alice crazy when we're playing games and Mama does that while it's Alice's turn!
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorAll that matters in life is forging deep ties of love and family and friends. Writing and reading come later.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanI love my mother-in-law and I think I'm a really good one, too.
Joyce Carol Oates
— Author'We Were the Mulvaneys' is perhaps the novel closest to my heart. I think of it as a valentine to a passing way of American life, and to my own particular child - and girlhood in upstate New York. Everyone in the novel is enormously close to me, including Marianne's cat, Muffin, who was in fact my own cat.