Famous Birthday Quotes

Birthdays are one of life's milestones that can inspire all kinds of contemplation and observation. There are many fun and interesting birthday related quotes from famous writers, artists, politicians and celebrities. Here are some of our favorites.

Words for Birthday Wishes

Here is a list of quotes that can be used to wish someone Happy Birthday:

• "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln

• "Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are."          - Muhammad Ali

• "If we could be twice young and twice old we could correct all our mistakes." - Euripides

• "May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live."        - Irish Blessing

• "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - Oprah Winfrey

• "With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come." - William Shakespeare

• "The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age." - Lucille Ball

• "No wise man ever wished to be younger." - Jonathan Swift

• "May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine." - Frank Sinatra

• "A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip!" - Unknown

• "Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed." Charles Schulz

• "The best birthdays of all are those that haven't arrived yet." - Robert Orben

• "Live not one's life as though one had a thousand years, but live each day as the last." - Marcus Aurelius

• “Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” - Franz Kafka

• “Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” - Jack Benny