Classic Dad Sayings

• I’m not sleeping, I’m just resting my eyes.
• When I was your age, I had to walk uphill both ways to school.
• Money doesn’t grow on trees.
• Do as I say, not as I do.
• I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right.
• I’m not a taxi service.
• I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.
• I’m not bossy, I’m the boss.
• If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.
• Because I said so.
• If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you do it too?
• Back in my day…
• I’m not old, I’m just well-seasoned.
• You’ll understand when you’re older.
• Don’t make me come up there.
• If you’re not early, you’re late.
• It builds character.
• I’m not a mind reader.
• You’ll appreciate it when you’re older.
• I’m not the maid around here.
• You’re not leaving the house dressed like that.
• Close the door, were you raised in a barn?
• Eat your vegetables.
• I brought you into this world, I can take you out.
• I’m not made of money.
• Do you think money grows on trees?
• Because life isn’t fair.
• Life’s tough, get a helmet.
• Don’t be a smart aleck.
• I’m not going to say it again.
• Ask your mother.
• I’m not a miracle worker.
• You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
• Did you think this was a hotel?
• I don’t know is not an answer.
• Don’t make me turn this car around.
• Do what I say, not what I do.
• You’re not going anywhere until you finish your homework.
• It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it.
• If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
• When I was your age, we had to use our imagination.
• I’m not here to be your friend, I’m here to be your father.
• Money can’t buy happiness.
• If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
• You’re never too old to learn something new.
• I’m not yelling, I’m just passionate.
• You’re not the center of the universe.
• I’m not a one-man band.
• There’s more than one way to skin a cat.
• The early bird gets the worm.
• If you can’t do it right, don’t do it at all.
• You’re not the first one to try that.
• It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.
• Actions speak louder than words.
• Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
• If you’re going to do something, do it right.
• You have to crawl before you can walk.
• Life is what you make of it.
• You reap what you sow.
• If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
• Just wait until your mother gets home.
• I’m not playing games.
• Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
• You’ll never know until you try.
• There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
• I’m not a mind reader.
• You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
• If it were easy, everyone would do it.
• I’m not trying to be difficult, I’m just trying to do what’s right.
• It’s not the end of the world.
• If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
• The early bird catches the worm.
• Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
• The grass is always greener on the other side.
• I’m not perfect, but I’m doing my best.
• You can’t judge a book by its cover.
• Two wrongs don’t make a right.
• It’s not about winning, it’s about how you play the game.
• Life’s too short to be unhappy.
• Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
• Don’t burn your bridges.
• It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.
• You can’t please everyone.
• There’s no such thing as a stupid question.
• Don’t sweat the small stuff.
• You have to take the good with the bad.
• If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.
• When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
• It’s better to be safe than sorry.
• It’s not what happens to you, it’s how you react to it.
• Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
• The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
• When in doubt, ask for help.
• I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right.
• You have to give respect to get respect.
• It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.
• You’re never too old to learn something new.
• Life is too short to hold grudges.
• Don’t judge a book by its cover.
• I brought you into this world, and I can take you out of it.

Classic Dad Sayings part 2