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Happy Birthday Messages and Wishes
To the world, you may be one person. But to me, you are the world. Happy Birthday!
May God bless you and keep you always in His tender, loving care. Happy Birthday!
You are not just a year older, but a year better. Happy Birthday!
I’m so glad you were born, because you brighten my life and fill it with joy. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday and many happy returns of the day.
You’re the kind of friend that only heaven could have sent.
May each and every passing year bring you wisdom, peace and cheer. May this day bring to you all things that make you smile. Happy Birthday!
May today be filled with sunshine and smiles, laughter and love. Happy Birthday!
May the best of your past be the worst of your future. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to someone who deserves a truly happy day.
Happy Birthday to someone who is forever young.
Happy Birthday, may this day always be a special one to remember.
Just like fine wine, you grow better with the years. Happy Birthday!
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays.
Go you, its your birthday, we’re going to party like its your birthday!
You’re older today than yesterday but younger than tomorrow, Happy Birthday!
Hope you have the greatest Birthday ever!
On this special day, I just want to say Happy Birthday.
My heart for you will never break. My smile for you will never fade. My love for you will never end. I love you. Happy Birthday!
Don’t count your years for we all know you’re one year older than last year. Happy Birthday!
Wishing you another wonderful year of happiness and joy. Happy Birthday!
Hope you have a birthday as awesome as you are. Happy Birthday!
Smile! It’s your birthday. Happy Birthday!
Sending you my love on your birthday and everyday. Happy Birthday!
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift, that’s why it’s called a present. Enjoy your present today, Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday my love!
May this year bring with it all the success and fulfillment your heart desires. Happy Birthday!
Birthday Poems
Birthday, Birthday, Happy Birthday by Udiah (witness to Yah)
This is a very special day
Your friendship has filled my life far beyond what words can say
I give thanks to the Lord for sending you my way
That’s why we celebrate today
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday My Love by Ocean Myranda
Happy Birthday, wish you were here,
Happy Birthday, wish I was there,
Happy Birthday, my dear,
Happy Birthday, I say with care.
Happy Birthday My Love
I love you,
Happy Birthday,
I miss you,
Happy Birthday,
Wish I could see you.
Happy Birthday My Love
Happy Birthday, wish I could give you a kiss,
Happy Birthday, wish I could give you a hug,
Happy Birthday, if only you, I didn’t have to miss,
Happy Birthday, I wish I could hold you all snug.
Happy Birthday My Love
War is around us,
Happy Birthday,
I miss us,
Happy Birthday,
Wish you didn’t have to leave us,
Happy Birthday My Love
I can’t believe I’m losing you!
You can’t leave me!
Please come back, we can’t be through!
My heart is still with thee!
Happy Birthday My Love
Happy Birthday My Love,
I still love you,
Happy Birthday My Love,
You’re in my heart,
Happy Birthday My Love,
I know that’s where you’ll stay,
Happy Birthday My Love,
I’ll stay alive for you,
Happy Birthday My Love
Birthday Quotes and Sayings
The best way to remember your wife’s birthday is to forget it once. ~H. V. Prochnow
Your life is a gift from the Creator. Your gift back to the Creator is what you do with your life. ~Billy Mills
Why is a birthday cake the only food you can blow on and spit on and everybody rushes to get a piece? ~Bobby Kelton
May you live all the days of your life. ~Jonathan Swift
A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. ~Author Unknown
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. ~Mark Twain
And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. ~Abraham Lincoln
Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself. ~Tom Wilson
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. ~Chili Davis
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime. ~John P. Grier
It takes a long time to grow young. ~Pablo Picasso
Age is a high price to pay for maturity. ~Tom Stoppard
Youth has no age. ~Pablo Picasso
We grow too soon old and too late smart. ~Pennsylvania Dutch proverb
The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything. ~Oscar Wilde
You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. ~Bob Hope
Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened. ~Jennifer Yane
It is lovely, when I forget all birthdays, including my own, to find that somebody remembers me. ~Ellen Glasgow
It is not how old you are, but how you are old. ~Marie Dressler
Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty – they merely move it from their faces into their hearts. ~Martin Buxbaum
No wise man ever wished to be younger. ~Jonathan Swift
For all the advances in medicine, there is still no cure for the common birthday. ~John Glenn
We turn not older with years, but newer every day. ~Emily Dickinson
Belated Birthday Messages
May you enjoy the Lord’s presence. Happy Belated Birthday!
Wishing you a belated birthday.
As God adds life to your years, may He add years to your life. Happy Belated Birthday!
Sorry I forgot the most important day of the year… your Birthday. Happy Belated Birthday!
No sorrows to depress you, only shadows to surround you, God himself to bless you. Happy Belated Birthday!
I may have forgotten your birthday, but I didn’t forget about you. Happy Belated Birthday!
I thank God for the day that you were born and for you being such a great friend to me. Happy Belated Birthday!
May all your dreams and wishes come true. Happy Belated Birthday!
May the best of your wishes be the least of what you get. Happy Belated Birthday!
Birthdays are more than just a yearly celebration of growing older. They are a reminder of the preciousness of life and the wisdom that comes with each passing year. In this collection of birthday quotes and sayings, we’ll explore the humor, insight, and timeless wisdom associated with birthdays and aging.
A Forgetful Approach – H. V. Prochnow
H. V. Prochnow humorously suggests the best way to remember your wife’s birthday: “The best way to remember your wife’s birthday is to forget it once.” While this may not be the most practical advice, it serves as a lighthearted reminder that birthdays should be celebrated with joy, not stress.
Life as a Gift – Billy Mills
Billy Mills reminds us that life itself is a gift from the Creator: “Your life is a gift from the Creator. Your gift back to the Creator is what you do with your life.” Birthdays are an opportunity to reflect on the purpose and meaning of our lives and to express gratitude for the gift of existence.
The Mystery of Birthday Cakes – Bobby Kelton
Bobby Kelton playfully questions the unique allure of birthday cake: “Why is a birthday cake the only food you can blow on and spit on, and everybody rushes to get a piece?” Birthday cake, with its candles and wishes, symbolizes the joy and celebration of another year of life.
The Journey Around the Sun – Author Unknown
A birthday is not just a day but the beginning of a new journey around the sun. As an unknown author puts it: “A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun.” It’s a reminder that each year brings new experiences, opportunities, and adventures.
Age and Perspective – Mark Twain
Mark Twain offers a perspective on age and attitude: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” How we perceive our age can greatly impact our outlook on life. A positive mindset can make all the difference.
The Essence of Life – Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln reflects on the essence of life: “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Quality matters more than quantity. It’s the experiences, memories, and relationships that enrich our lives.
Wisdom and Aging – Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson humorously reminds us that wisdom doesn’t always accompany aging: “Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself.” Age may bring wrinkles and gray hair, but wisdom is cultivated through life’s lessons.
Growing Up and Growing Old – Chili Davis
Chili Davis offers a playful perspective on growing up and growing old: “Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.” Embracing our inner child and maintaining a youthful spirit can keep us feeling vibrant regardless of our age.
Immaturity and Age – John P. Grier
John P. Grier wittily observes the eternal youth of immaturity: “You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime.” Age does not always correlate with maturity, as some people choose to hold onto their youthful exuberance.
The Art of Growing Young – Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso reflects on the art of growing young: “It takes a long time to grow young.” Aging is not solely about getting older; it’s about embracing the curiosity, wonder, and enthusiasm of youth.
Age and Maturity – Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard comments on the price of maturity: “Age is a high price to pay for maturity.” While maturity brings wisdom and insight, it also comes with the weight of responsibility and experience.
Youth Beyond Years – Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso reminds us that youth knows no age: “Youth has no age.” The spirit of youth can reside within us, regardless of our chronological age. It’s a reminder to stay youthful in heart and mind.
Growing Old and Growing Smart – Pennsylvania Dutch Proverb
The Pennsylvania Dutch proverb reflects on the stages of life and wisdom: “We grow too soon old and too late smart.” Experience often teaches us valuable lessons, but sometimes, it takes time to gain the wisdom to apply them.
The Ages of Belief, Suspicion, and Knowledge – Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde humorously divides the stages of life: “The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything.” As we age, our perspectives and beliefs evolve, reflecting the wisdom of experience.
The Cost of Candles – Bob Hope
Bob Hope brings humor to the expense of birthday candles: “You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” The passage of time is marked not just by years but by the increasing number of candles on the cake.
Youthful Hearts – Jennifer Yane
Jennifer Yane beautifully expresses the joy of being remembered on one’s birthday: “It is lovely when I forget all birthdays, including my own, to find that somebody remembers me.” Birthdays are an opportunity to show appreciation and love for the people in our lives.
Aging with Grace – Marie Dressler
Marie Dressler emphasizes that it’s not about how old you are but how you age: “It is not how old you are, but how you are old.” Aging with grace, dignity, and a positive attitude is a testament to the beauty of growing older.
Beauty in the Heart – Martin Buxbaum
Martin Buxbaum reminds us that true beauty lies not in our appearance but in our hearts: “Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty – they merely move it from their faces into their hearts.” Age cannot diminish inner beauty.
The Desire for Youth – Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift humorously notes that no wise person wishes to be younger: “No wise man ever wished to be younger.” While youth has its charms, wisdom and experience often outweigh the desire for a youthful appearance.
The Commonality of Birthdays – John Glenn
John Glenn humorously points out that, despite medical advances, birthdays remain a constant: “For all the advances in medicine, there is still no cure for the common birthday.” Birthdays are a shared experience that unites us all.
Renewed Every Day – Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson beautifully captures the essence of age and renewal: “We turn not older with years, but newer every day.” Each day is an opportunity for renewal and growth, regardless of our age.
Birthdays serve as milestones in our lives, marking the passage of time and the accumulation of experiences. These quotes and sayings remind us that birthdays are not just about getting older; they are about celebrating the journey, cherishing the wisdom gained, and finding joy in the simple act of being alive. So, whether you’re blowing out candles or simply reflecting on another year gone by, embrace the wisdom and humor that come with each passing birthday.