40th Birthday Inspirational Quotes: Celebrate Life's Milestone

"Life begins at 40."

- Walter Pitkin

"Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength."

- Betty Friedan

"Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind."

- Jackie Joyner-Kersee

"At twenty years of age, the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgment."

- Benjamin Franklin

"Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."

- Jackie Joyner-Kersee

"You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old."

- George Burns

"We turn not older with years but newer every day."

- Emily Dickinson

"Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, and the youngest you’ll ever be again."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been."

- Madeleine L’Engle

"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."

- Mae West

"God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well."

- Voltaire

"You don't get older, you get better."

- Shirley Bassey

"You're never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."

- C.S. Lewis

"Age is whatever you think it is, you are as old as you think you are."

- Muhammad Ali

"The first forty years of life give us the text: the next thirty supply the commentary."

- Arthur Schopenhauer

"The first forty years of life give us the text: the next thirty supply the commentary on it."

- Arthur Schopenhauer

"Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift."

- Aretha Franklin

"Know that you are the perfect age. Each year is special and precious, for you shall only live it once. Be comfortable with growing older."

- Louise Hay

"None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm."

- Henry David Thoreau

"Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears."

- John Lennon

"Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years."

- Ausonius

"Youth has no age."

- Pablo Picasso

"Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter."

- Satchel Paige

"At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgement."

- Benjamin Franklin

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

- Lucille Ball

"Forty is the old age of youth; fifty is the youth of old age."

- Victor Hugo

"The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been."

- Madeleine L'Engle

"One of the many things nobody ever tells you about middle age is that it’s such a nice change from being young."

- Dorothy Canfield Fisher

"Every man over forty is a scoundrel."

- George Bernard Shaw

"Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words."

- Plautus

"The way I see it, you should live every day like it's your birthday."

- Paris Hilton

"When it comes to staying young, a mind-lift beats a face-lift any day."

- Marty Buccella

"Middle age is when your age starts to show around your middle!"

- Bob Hope

"To me, old age is always ten years older than I am."

- Bernard Baruch

"Just remember, once you're over the hills, you pick up speed."

- Charles M. Schultz

"Pushing forty? She's clinging on to it for dear life!"

- Ivy Compton-Burnett

"Life begins on your 40th birthday, but so do fallen arches, rheumatism, faulty eyesight, and the tendency to tell a story to the same person three or four times."

- Helen Rowland

"Happy 40th! You’re not over the hill, you’re just on a new plateau with a great view!"

"On your 40th, may every moment be a celebration of love, laughter, and the beauty of life."

"Wishing you a 40th that’s frosted with love, sprinkled with joy, and topped with the bright candles of hope and happiness."

"Happy 40th Birthday! May your special day be as delightful and enchanting as the magical moments you’ve created for others."

"On this milestone birthday, may your 40th year be sprinkled with the sweetness of love, laughter, and lasting memories."

"Happy 40th! May your day be as bright and beautiful as the joy you bring to others."

"Wishing you a 40th birthday that’s as heartwarming and sweet as the love you share with those around you."

"Cheers to 40 years of sweetness and grace! May your birthday be a reflection of the beautiful journey you’ve traveled."

"On your 40th, may the sweetness of your special day linger long after the candles are blown out."

"Happy 40th Birthday! Here’s to a day brimming with the tenderness of love and the sparkle of laughter."

"To a special someone on their 40th: May your day be filled with the sweetness of happy memories and the excitement of future adventures."

"Happy 40th Birthday! May your day be wrapped in sweetness and your year ahead sparkle with dreams come true."

"On this special milestone, may your 40th birthday be as enchanting and magical as you are."

"Celebrating your 40th with wishes for a day that sparkles with joy and dazzles with love."

"Happy 40th! Here’s to a day filled with laughter, love, and the promise of a year as splendid as you are."

"Happy 40th! You’re at that age where your mind still thinks it’s 29, your humor suggests you’re 12, but your body occasionally screams ‘You’re too old for this!'"

"Happy 40th Birthday! May your special day be sweetened with the company of good friends and the warmth of loved ones."

"On your 40th, wishing you a day that’s frosted with love and sprinkled with joy."

"To a very special person on their 40th: May your day be filled with the warmth of sunshine and the happiness of smiles."

"Happy 40th Birthday! May this year bring you as many smiles as you’ve given to those around you."

"Cheers to 40 years of incredible you! May your heart always sing with happiness."

"Wishing you a 40th birthday that’s as beautiful and radiant as your spirit."

"Welcome to 40, where you’re old enough to recognize your mistakes but still young enough to make some more. Happy Birthday!"

"At 40, you’re not over the hill. You’re just standing on top, admiring the view. Happy Birthday!"

"At 40, you’re not old, you’re a classic. And classics never go out of style. Happy Birthday!"

"Happy 40th! You’re at the perfect age to know better but still young enough to make a few more fun mistakes."

"Cheers to 40! It’s like 20, but with twice the wisdom and half the metabolism."

"Happy 40th! Here’s to a day filled with the sugary sweetness of love and the bubbly fizz of laughter."

"On your 40th, may your day be as sweet as the cake and as bright as the candles that light up your celebration."

"To a very special person on their 40th: May your birthday be a bouquet of sweet moments and joyful memories."

"Wishing you a 40th that’s frosted with the sweetness of love and adorned with the candles of hope and joy."

"Happy 40th Birthday! May your day be as sunny and sweet as your smile and as warm and inviting as your heart."

"On your 40th, may the sweetness of today blossom into a year filled with joyous moments and cherished memories."

"Happy 40th Birthday! Here’s to a day as sweet as the memories you cherish and as bright as the dreams you hold dear."

"To a remarkable person on their 40th: May your day be filled with the sweet melody of laughter and the warmth of love."

"Life with you just keeps getting better. Happy 40th birthday, my darling!"

- Unknown

"Thank you for filling my life with love and laughter. Happy 40th birthday to my perfect husband!"

- Unknown

"You get more handsome and loving each year. Happy 40th birthday to the man of my dreams!"

- Unknown

"You make every day feel like heaven. Wishing you a very happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Happy birthday to my incredible husband! Here’s to celebrating four decades of your amazingness!"

- Unknown

"They broke the mold when they made you. Happy 40th birthday to my one-of-a-kind husband!"

- Unknown

"Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m so happy I get to spend my life with you. Happy 40th birthday, my love!"

- Unknown

"Being married to you is life’s greatest gift. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Thanks for always keeping me laughing. Happy 40th birthday to my funny husband!"

- Unknown

"You still give me butterflies after all these years. Happy birthday to my soulmate!"

- Unknown

"I’ll love you at 40 and forevermore! Happy birthday to the man of my dreams!"

- Unknown

"You have my heart now and always. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"You’re like a fine wine – you get better with age! Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Happy 40th to the world’s greatest husband! I love you!"

- Unknown

"There’s no one else I’d rather laugh and grow old with. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Forty looks good on you, babe! Happy birthday to the hottest husband around!"

- Unknown

"Thank you for being my rock and my best friend. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"I can’t imagine life without you by my side. Happy 40th birthday to my soulmate!"

- Unknown

"May all your birthday wishes come true, my love! Happy 40th!"

- Unknown

"You’re just as dashing and romantic as the day we met. Happy birthday, darling!"

- Unknown

"Through all of life’s ups and downs, I’m glad I get to take this journey with you. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"My favorite place is in your arms. Happy 40th birthday, my sweet husband!"

- Unknown

"Thank you for making every day an adventure. I love you. Happy 40th!"

- Unknown

"My heart overflows with love for you today and every day. Happy birthday!"

- Unknown

"To my husband and my best friend – here’s to you on your 40th! You amaze me more each day."

- Unknown

"Of all the blessings in my life, being your wife is the greatest. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Thank you for being exactly who I need. I love you so much. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"The way you love me makes me feel like the luckiest woman alive. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Happy birthday to the man who stole my heart and who I never want to give it back to. I love you!"

- Unknown

"You are my happily ever after. Happy 40th birthday to my prince charming!"

- Unknown

"Thank you for choosing me to share your life with. I love you more than words can say. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Every moment with you is a gift. I’m so blessed to call you mine. Happy 40th birthday, my love!"

- Unknown

"Of all the roads I’ve traveled, sharing this journey with you is the best. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Happy 40th! Don’t worry, 40 is the new 30, according to people in their 40s."

"Happy 40th! Remember, it’s not a gray hair, it’s a wisdom highlight."

"Happy 40th! You’ve now reached the age where ‘mind over matter’ means I don’t mind because it doesn’t matter."

"Happy 40th! Don’t worry, the first 40 years of childhood are the hardest."

"Happy 40th! It’s the perfect age: too young for a mid-life crisis, too old for Snapchat."

"Happy 40th! Remember, age is just a number that determines how early you eat dinner."

"Welcome to your 40s, where a night of partying takes longer to recover from than minor surgery."

"Welcome to 40, the age when ‘happy hour’ is a nap! Happy Birthday!"

"Cheers to 40 years of excellence and a few years of questionable decisions. Happy Birthday!"

"Cheers to 40! Where you can still do all the things you used to do, but you’ll just need ibuprofen tomorrow."

"Happy 40th! Time to start ticking things off your bucket list…like staying awake past 9 PM."

"Happy 40th! You’ve reached the age where your coffee intake is for survival, not enjoyment."

"Happy 40th! Now you can blame all your questionable life choices on a mid-life crisis."

"Happy 40th! You’re not getting older, you’re just getting closer to being eligible for senior discounts."

"Forty is when your back goes out more than you do. Happy Birthday!"

"At 40, ‘getting lucky’ means finding your car in the parking lot on the first try. Happy Birthday!"

"You inspire everyone who knows you. Thanks for being so amazing. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"You inspire me to be the best version of myself. I’m so grateful for you. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"At 40, ‘YOLO’ changes from ‘You Only Live Once’ to ‘You Obviously Love Owls,’ right? Happy Birthday!"

"Welcome to 40, where you finally understand why your parents went to bed so early."

"Cheers to 40! Where every ‘all-nighter’ means not having to get up to pee."

"Forty isn’t old, if you’re a tree! Happy Birthday, you magnificent oak!"

"Welcome to the 40s, where a night out requires more recovery time than minor surgery."

"Age is just a state of mind, and yours seems forever young. Happy 40th!"

- Unknown

"Cheers to 40 years of awesome memories, and here’s to 40 more!"

- Unknown

"Today is proof that the best is yet to come! Wishing you a very happy 40th birthday."

- Unknown

"Forty is fabulous! Enjoy your special day to the fullest."

- Unknown

"Happy 40th to a true gentleman. May your day be amazing in every way."

- Unknown

"A real man never ages. Just becomes more distinguished! Happy 40th birthday."

- Unknown

"Age is just a number, and yours is looking fine! Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"May your 40th year be all that you hope it will be and more. Happy birthday!"

- Unknown

"Happy 40th to a man who only gets better with age. Party hard, legend!"

- Unknown

"Make every day count and live your 40s to the fullest. Happy birthday!"

- Unknown

"Forty never looked so good! Wear it proudly. Happy birthday!"

- Unknown

"Welcome to the 40-year-young club! Make this your best decade yet."

- Unknown

"Age is just a number. You are eternal! Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Don’t count the days. Make the days count! Wishing you an epic 40th birthday."

- Unknown

"May this be the year all your wildest dreams come true. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Cheers to four decades of amazing memories! Wishing you the best 40th birthday ever."

- Unknown

"You’re not getting older, you’re getting wiser. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"May your smile today be a preview of an awesome year ahead. Happy 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Age ain’t nothing but a number! Rock on and have a happy 40th birthday."

- Unknown

"Here’s to celebrating four decades of an amazing life! Cheers to you on your 40th birthday!"

- Unknown

"Forty is the new awesome! Happy birthday, you handsome devil!"

- Unknown

"Age is just a number, and yours is looking good! Happy 40th!"

- Unknown

"Welcome to your 40s, where life begins again! Wishing you an amazing birthday."

- Unknown

"You’re not getting older, you’re getting better! Happy 40th, buddy!"

- Unknown

"Cheers to the next 40 years being as great as the first 40 were! Happy birthday!"

- Unknown

"Wishing you a birthday filled with laughter and good times. Enjoy your 40s!"

- Unknown

"Welcome to your 40s! Here’s to 40 more years of fun."

- Unknown

"Hope your 40th birthday is lit AF! Turn up and celebrate in style!"

- Unknown

"Turning 40 is not the end of your story. It's a fresh start."

"Wishing you a fun, festive and totally rockin’ 40th birthday party!"

- Unknown

"Hope your 40th birthday brings you endless happiness and fun. Celebrate in epic style!"

- Unknown

"Cheers to our everlasting friendship! Happy 40th birthday, buddy."

- Unknown

"Hope your 40th birthday is filled with love, fun and plenty of cake!"

- Unknown

"Wishing you nothing but happy days, now and always. Happy 40th birthday, buddy!"

- Unknown

"Forty. Fabulous. Fun. Happy 40th to an amazing friend!"

- Unknown

"Turning 40 is like opening a new book with blank pages; write a story that inspires."

"The 40th year is a canvas, and you are the artist. Paint your life with bold colors of joy and contentment."

"Embrace 40 with a heart full of dreams and the courage to chase them."

"Forty is not just an age; it’s a testament to your journey, your battles, and your victories."

"At 40, every day is an opportunity to ignite new passions and rediscover forgotten dreams."

"Your 40th birthday is a testament to your strength, your adventures, and the love you’ve spread along the way."

"The significance of this day is a celebration of your life, not the funeral of your youth."

"Celebrate 40 as a milestone of personal growth, resilience, and the wisdom that guides your path."

"Turning 40 is a badge of honor, a sign that you’ve navigated the waves of life with courage and grace."

"At 40, life’s puzzle pieces start to fit together, revealing a beautiful picture of your journey."

"Your 40s are a time to celebrate your achievements and look forward to new horizons with hope."

"Life at 40 is an adventure waiting to be embraced with an open heart and a spirited mind."

"Happy 40th, you can now officially begin your mid-life crisis!"

"40 - When you start forgetting more than you learn"

"Happy 40th birthday to someone whose aches and pains are now because of arthritis and not partying."

"You're 40. In dog years, you're dead."

"Happy 40th! You have now reached the age where all compliments will be followed by 'for your age…'"

"Wow, 40 years-old. If this were the 1700s, you'd be dead."

"So you're 40. It could be worse. You could look it."

"Happy birthday! At 40, your body may not always do what you want it to do but your mind is as sharp as ever. That's why you should only exercise your mind, not your body."