For the month of June, I’m sharing with you a compilation of inspirational quotes about fathers, marriage, and summer fun. The facts and events happening in June inspired this list of 30 motivational quotes.
What is June known for?
Hurray for June! It is the start of the summer season and the winter season, depending on where you are on the globe. If you are located up north, then it’s time for summer. Down south, it starts getting chilly.
According to history, June used to be the 4th month of the year which had 10 months. But Numa Pompilius added two months to the calendar during his reign so June became the 6th month.
Also, there are several theories as to where the month of June got its name. One theory is that it came from the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, Juno. Another theory to the name of June is from the Latin word “iuniores” which means “younger ones”.
Aside from these facts, there are also varied celebrations made in June around the world. These include the LGBTQ+ National Pride Month in the U.S., National Smile Month in the U.K., and National Flag Day in several countries.
And, we also celebrate Father’s Day every 3rd Sunday of June.
So, to celebrate the month, here are inspirational quotes gathered based on facts and events in June. Enjoy these inspirational quotes about:
- the joy and sacrifices made by fathers,
- marriage, and
- the summer season
10 Inspirational quotes about fathers
Here are some quirky, funny, and loving quotes to honor fathers. Not just on their special day in June but always.
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers and singers of song.” – Unknown
“Dads are like chocolate chip cookies; they may have chips or be totally nutty, but they are sweet and make the world a better place, especially for their children.” – Hillary Lytle
“A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely. In the hour of need, when all else fails, we remember him upon whose knees we sat when children, and who soothed our sorrows; and even though he may be unable to assist us, his mere presence serves to comfort and strengthen us.” – Émile Gaboriau
“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” – Unknown
“You can tell what was the best year of your father’s life because they seem to freeze that clothing style and ride it out.” – Jerry Seinfeld
“A father is a banker provided by nature.” – French proverb
“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.” – Dave Attell
“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
“When you need real understanding, when you need someone to care, when you need someone to guide you … A father’s always there.” – Thomas J. Langley
“The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking.” – Dan Pearce
10 Inspirational quotes about marriage
Here is a collection of inspirational quotes that captures the essence of marriage. These will make you smile, laugh, or simply inspire you to keep the flames of love burning.
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Mignon McLaughlin
“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” – Dave Meurer
“There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.” – Martin Luther
“The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church or synagogue. It’s a choice you make–not just on your wedding day, but over and over again–and that choice is reflected in the way you treat your husband or wife.” – Barbara de Angelis
“Marriages are made in heaven. But so again, are thunder and lightning.” – Clint Eastwood
“We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness–and call it love–true love.” – Robert Fulgham
“To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the loving cup, whenever you’re wrong, admit it; whenever you’re right, shut up.” – Ogden Nash
“When you love someone, you love them as the person they are, and not as you’d like them to be.” – Leo Tolstoy
“For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.” – Rosemond Gerard
Marriage as captured by Khalil Gibran
“Let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other’s cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.
Give your hearts, but not into each other’s keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow.” – Khalil Gibran
10 Inspirational quotes about summer
There is something about summer that brings in a sense of adventure and possibilities. The image of white sand beaches and sun-kissed skin can certainly make you smile. And so to amp this feeling, here are 10 quotes for you to enjoy as summer approaches.
“It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside.” – Maud Hart Lovelace
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” – John Lubbock
“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explode, and every sunset is different.” – John Steinbeck
“Summer is singing with joy, and the beaches are inviting you with dancing waves.” – Debasish Mridha
“Summer just opens the door and lets you out.” — Deb Caletti
“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in the treehouse; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors in a parched landscape…” – Harper Lee
“It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine … It’s summertime!” – Kenny Chesney
“Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the grass and count the stars. To sit on a branch and study the clouds.” – Regina Brett
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” – Van Morrison
Closing
So there you have it, some of the most moving and humorous words about fathers, marriage, and summer gathered from facts and events in June.
If you enjoyed these quotes for June, you may also like my selection of inspirational quotes for the month of January, February, March, April, and May Please share your thoughts in the comments section, as well as your favorite inspirational quote.
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