Best Advice Given by Fathers Around the World

In honour of Father’s Day, we’ve sourced some of the best pieces of advice from fathers around the world. What’s the best piece of advice your dad ever gave you?

1. “Don’t buy anything until you have the money.” –Susan Koerner Hege

2. “My father always said, ‘Don’t ever judge until you hear all the facts. There are two sides to every story, and somewhere in the middle lies the truth.’ He was a detective!” –Patti Palumbo Dangelo

3. “God gave you two ears and one mouth, so you should listen twice as much as you speak.” –Jim Ferguson

4. “My father would say, ‘Don’t change for anyone, because you’re perfect the way you are.’” –Joanna Robertson Berry

5. “When my father had cancer, I remember him saying, ‘There is always someone who has it worse than you do.’” –Patricia Leighton

6. “You’re only as good as you are when no one is looking.” –Vivian Bigley Sylvester

7. “My father used to say, ‘Why would you want to be like everyone else?’” –Connie Spears Fowers

8. “If you have one good friend in the world, you’re a rich person!” –Karyn Cooks

9. “My father would say, ‘Be the shepherd, not the sheep!’ That always made me consider my choices.” –Joanna Guagenti Martin

10. “My dad was –and still is –my biggest encourager. He’d always say to us girls, ‘You can do ANYTHING you put your mind to!’ and it made me believe in myself.” –Hope-Filled Living

11. “I don’t care what you choose to do for a living, as long as it makes you happy. If you’re a ditch-digger, be the best ditch-digger there is.” –David Monterosso

12. “My dad taught me to always share in other people’s joy and happiness. For example, when someone gets a new house or new care or has a new job, give them time and attention and your genuine interest.” –Sandi Cook Poirier

13. “Always give more than 100% of what is expected of you. People will respect you for going over and beyond, and you will feel richly rewarded for your efforts.” –Becky Nichols

14. “If you have two dollars, save one, spend one.” –Cindy Gable

15. “Don’t worry about tomorrow. It will come soon enough, and then you can worry all day long.” –Lisa Longpre