LeBron James

My father wasn't around when I was a kid, and I used to always say, 'Why me? Why don't I have a father? Why isn't he around? Why did he leave my mother?' But as I got older I looked deeper and thought, 'I don't know what my father was going through, but if he was around all the time, would I be who I am today?

American Basketball Player

Cristiano Ronaldo

My father always taught me that when you help other people, then God will give you double. And that's what has really happened to me. When I have helped other people who are in need, God has helped me more.

Portuguese Footballer

Nicolas Cage

Just because you're a man doesn't mean that you can't raise your kid. I think that families should stay together, but if you are a single father, don't give up no matter what they say.

Actor

Steven Spielberg

Fathering is a major job, but I need both things in my life: my job to be a director, and my kids to direct me.

American Director

Zinedine Zidane

The only important thing I have to say is that my father never fought against his country.

French Athlete

Herodotus

In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.

Greek Historian

Euripides

To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.

Greek Poet

Gwendoline Christie

My father always said, 'You can do anything a man can do.

British Actress

Giordano Bruno

Time is the father of truth, its mother is our mind.

Italian Philosopher

William Shakespeare

It is a wise father that knows his own child.

English Playwright

Used to talk about direct biological relationships or affectionate bonds in a family.

Family Relations

Conveys warmth and affection when referring to one's own dad in casual conversation.

Emotional Tone

Often mentioned in events that honor paternal bonds, like Father's Day.

Celebratory Context

Acknowledges a man who leads or founded an institution, not necessarily related by blood.

Leadership Recognition

Refers to historical figures who've made substantial contributions or founded movements.

Historic Usage

Used metaphorically to honor the initiator of a significant idea or object.

Metaphorical Origin

Carries a tone of respect towards someone who originates something noteworthy.

Respect for Innovation

Shows respect and refers to a priest without implying familial relationship.

Religious Respect

Emphasizes the role of spiritual care or guidance within a religious context.

Spiritual Guidance

Highlights the initiating role one plays in creating a concept or movement.

Creative Force

Expresses a biological relationship, typically mentioned in formal documents or discussions.

Biological Link

 and then taught them about his heavenly father -- affectionate, forgiving, and attentive. Then, he would invite everyone to a common table to illustrate his Kingdom of God, outcasts, sinners, and saints all eating together. He had only three years before his unconventional wisdom

The five major world...

 "I only know that the apparent father has said publicly that he is the father of the baby. I also have not been engaged in any activity of any description that requested, agreed to, or supported payments of any kind to the woman or to the apparent father of the baby."

The language of lying —...

 I asked my father if I cried when I was a baby and he says I did not. I think I was a stronger baby than my brother. So, when you're inside of the headset. you're not seeing it like this. You're looking around through this world.

Chris Milk: How virtual...

 After several years in charge, they've had their day. Now the interests of the new males and those of the lionesses differ. Without their fathers to protect them, the cubs are in peril.

Brutal Lion Infanticide...

 His job done, he retires from the royal chamber and dies. A short but productive life, for he'll father several million new ants with hungry mouths.

Queen Ant Mating Season...

 There's another good reason Tadpoles need help to survive the tropical sun and its shrinking effect on their shallow pools. The father takes action

African Bullfrog Dad...

 chamber and dies a short but productive life for he'll father several million new ants with hungry mouths slugs are fair game for driver ants

Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth

 I grew up living a life full of money, full of power. My father at the time, he was perhaps one of the richest men in Colombia.

Pablo Escobar Goes to...

 She's keen to start parenting but the father needs persuading to surrender the chick he's been caring for all winter.

Penguin Chicks Struggle...

 forgive his father forgiveness is not about him I told her forgiveness is about me life is about what you hold on