100+ Inspirational Birthday Quotes for Friends to Celebrate Their Special Day

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

- John Lennon

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

- Paris Hilton

"I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind / That I put down in words / How wonderful life is / While you’re in the world."

- Elton John

"They say it’s your birthday / We’re gonna have a good time / I’m glad it’s your birthday / Happy birthday to you."

- The Beatles

"It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years."

- Abraham Lincoln

"Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you."

- Dr. Seuss

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

- Shirley Bassey

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

- Oprah Winfrey

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

- C.S. Lewis

"Every year on your birthday, you get a chance to start new."

- Billy Mills

"Believing, hear, what you deserve to hear: / Your birthday as my own to me is dear / But yours gives most; for mine did only lend / Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend."

- Martial

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

- Emily Dickinson

"I love to think that the day you’re born, you’re given the world as your birthday present."

- Leo Buscaglia

"The day you’re born is not the day you grow, it’s the day you evolve. The revolution is up to you."

- Goitsemang Mvula

"The first fact about the celebration of a birthday is that it is a way of affirming defiantly, and even flamboyantly, that it is a good thing to be alive."

- G. K. Chesterton

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

- Muhammad Ali

"If you’re blessed enough to grow older, which is how I look at aging, there’s so much wisdom to be gained from people who are celebrating the process with vibrancy and vigor and grace."

- Oprah Winfrey

"A person’s birthday should be a special day, a wonderful day, a day of pure celebration for the luck of being born!"

- Elise Broach

"Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated."

- Osho

"When you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your life that you’ll never get back. Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone is your time."

- Rick Warren

"You’ve logged so many miles in the voyage of life that you’ve been upgraded to first class!"

- Evelyn Loeb

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

- Madeleine L’Engle

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

- Aretha Franklin

"Don’t just count your years, make your years count."

- George Meredith

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

- Ausonius

"A birthdate is a reminder to celebrate the life as well as to update the life."

- Amit Kalantri

"Mostly, what I have learned so far about aging, despite the creakiness of one’s bones and cragginess of one’s once-silken skin, is this: Do it. By all means, do it."

- Maya Angelou

"Every day is a gift. But some days are packaged better."

- Sanhita Baruah

"Why party like it is 1999 when you can party like it is your birthday?"

- Prince

"I don’t believe in aging. I believe in forever altering one’s aspect to the sun. Hence my optimism."

- Virginia Woolf

"Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research."

- Carl G. Jung

"The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life."

- Oscar Wilde

"We grow neither better nor worse as we get old, but more like ourselves."

- Bernard Baruch

"Youth is the gift of nature, but age is the work of art."

- Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

"Most of us can remember a time when a birthday — especially if it was one’s own — brightened the world as if a second sun had risen."

- Robert Wilson Lynd

"You continue to learn more and more about yourself every day."

- Bruce Lee

"We become more characteristic of who we are simply by lasting into later years; the older we become, the more our true natures emerge."

- James Hilman

"Age is a limit we impose upon ourselves."

- Robert Riskin

"Be not afraid of greatness: some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."

- William Shakespeare

"It’s the nicest birthday I’ve ever had. You’ve made a happy man very old."

- Morrissey

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

- Plautus

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

- Lucille Ball

"There are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents, and only one for birthday presents, you know."

- Lewis Carroll

"Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you’re exactly the same."

- Audrey Hepburn

"It takes a long time to grow young."

- Pablo Picasso

"Youth has no age."

- Pablo Picasso

"I have always been regretting that I was not as wise as the day I was born."

- Henry David Thoreau

"Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen."

- Mark Twain

"Eventually you reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it."

- Will Rogers

"You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake."

- Bob Hope

"Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself."

- Tom Wilson

"A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age."

- Robert Frost

"To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am."

- Bernard Baruch

"My Birthday! what a different sound / That word had in my youthful ears."

- Thomas Moore

"Birthdays are a great time to stop and appreciate gravity. Sure, it makes things sag as you get older, but it also keeps your cake from flying all over the room, so you don’t have to chase it."

- Greg Tamblyn

"From our birthday, until we die, / Is but the winking of an eye."

- William Butler Yeats

"My birthday began with the water — birds and the birds of the winged trees flying my name."

- Dylan Thomas

"I like birthday cake. It’s so symbolic. It’s a tempting symbol to load with something more complicated than just ‘Happy birthday!’ because it’s this emblem of childhood and a happy day."

- Aimee Bender

"Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow so."

- Tryon Edwards

"If life is a birthday cake let my face be smeared with its icing of cognac and kindness."

- Aberjhani

"All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much."

- George Harrison

"I have a terrible time remembering exactly when my birthday is. Age is totally boring."

- Diana Vreeland

"But after all, what are birthdays? Here today and gone tomorrow."

- Eeyore, A. A. Milne

"Although it is generally known, I think it’s about time to announce that I was born at a very early age."

- Groucho Marx

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

- John Lennon

"Happy birthday to the most uplifting person I know. Keep shining bright and stay fabulous."

"Happy birthday to the most awesome person! Let’s celebrate you today! You’ve got everything you need to create a life that’s full of joy and meaning. Make it yours!"

"Wishing a happy birthday to someone who never stops making a positive impact wherever they go."

"You truly are an exceptional person. Happy birthday, you amazing human!"

"Hope your day is filled with joy and time to reflect on all the ways you inspire everyone around you. You deserve every bit of love and celebration today!"

"Here’s to a year of stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new things!"

"Here’s to a year of limitless possibilities and the courage to pursue every single one."

"Happy birthday! You’re a testament to what can happen when you combine hard work and self-belief."

"I cherish how we can jump back into our friendship no matter how much time has passed. Happy birthday to my forever friend!"

"Wishing you a birthday that shines as brightly as you do. May it be filled with laughter, love, and all the beautiful moments in between!"

"Happy birthday! May this year be the one where you conquer new heights and embrace every challenge."

"Happy birthday! May this year bring opportunities that push your boundaries and take you to places beyond your wildest dreams."

"Here’s to another year of growth! Keep trusting your journey: you’re exactly where you need to be."

"Happy birthday! Every year, you continue to grow into a stronger, more amazing version of yourself."

"Happy birthday to the most hardworking and ambitious person I know. I have no doubt the year ahead will bring you even more joy and success."

"May today begin the journey of an exciting new chapter ahead. Happy birthday to you!"

"Never stop being you. You have such infectious, positive energy. Happy birthday to the best friend anyone could ask for."

"Despite all the challenges you’ve faced, you always manage to keep a smile on your face. Thank you for showing me what true perseverance looks like. I love you, my friend!"

"Happy birthday! I’m in awe of how you turn every challenge into an opportunity to grow. May this be your most fulfilling year yet!"

"You’re a masterpiece, radiating beauty inside and out. The world is a better place because you’re in it."

"You are an absolute blessing to this world. Anyone fortunate enough to cross paths with you knows just how special you are!"

"You’re the funniest person I know! Your laughter is contagious, and anyone lucky enough to be around you is in for a good time. You truly are the best!"

"You’re the spark that lights up every room. Your energy ignites something truly special in everyone around you."

"Every birthday is a stepping stone to becoming a greater you. I’m excited to witness your brilliance unfold!"

"Each birthday marks a fresh chance to evolve into an even more amazing version of yourself. I can’t wait to see you continue to shine."

"Happy birthday to the biggest weirdo I know. I can’t quite put my finger on why we all adore you so much, but I guess it’s your charm (or your oddities)!"

"Cheers to you for another trip around the sun!"

"Today is about you. I can’t wait to celebrate you all day long!"

"Happy birthday! Here’s to more life, love, and adventures with you to come!"

"Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy. Happy birthday!"

"Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day…Have a wonderful time and a very happy birthday!"

"Hope your special day brings you all that your heart desires! Here’s wishing you a day full of pleasant surprises! Happy birthday!"

"On your birthday we wish for you that whatever you want most in life it comes to you just the way you imagined it or better. Happy birthday!"

"Sending your way a bouquet of happiness…To wish you a very happy birthday!"

"Wishing you a beautiful day with good health and happiness forever. Happy birthday!"

"It’s a smile from me… To wish you a day that brings the same kind of happiness and joy that you bring to me. Happy birthday!"

"On this wonderful day, I wish you the best that life has to offer! Happy birthday!"

"I may not be by your side celebrating your special day with you, but I want you to know that I’m thinking of you and wishing you a wonderful birthday."

"I wish for all of your wishes to come true. Happy birthday!"

"Many years ago on this day, God decided to send an angel to earth. The angel was meant to touch lives and that happened! Happy birthday my sweet angel!"

"Sending you a birthday wish wrapped with all my love. Have a very happy birthday!"

"Happy birthday to you. From good friends and true, from old friends and new, may good luck go with you and happiness too!"

"A simple celebration, a gathering of friends; here wishing you great happiness and a joy that never ends."

"It’s always a treat to wish happy birthday to someone so sweet."

"Happy birthday to one of my best friends. Here’s to another year of laughing at our own jokes and keeping each other sane! Love you and happy birthday!"

"On this special day, I raise a toast to you and your life. Happy birthday."

"You look younger than ever! Happy birthday!"

"Words alone are not enough to express how happy I am you are celebrating another year of your life! My wish for you on your birthday is that you are, and will always be, happy and healthy. Don’t ever change! Happy birthday my dear."

"I can’t believe how lucky I am to have found a friend like you. You make every day of my life so special. It’s my goal to make sure your birthday is one of the most special days ever. I can’t wait to celebrate with you!"

"A friend like you is more priceless than the most beautiful diamond. You are not only strong and wise, but kind and thoughtful as well. Your birthday is the perfect opportunity to show you how much I care and how grateful I am to have you in my life. Happy birthday!"

"I hope that today, at your party, you dance and others sing as you celebrate with joy your best birthday."

"Hope your birthday is just like you…totally freaking awesome."

"Wishing you a birthday that’s just as wonderful as you are!"

"Everybody has birthdays. You just wear yours better than most!"

"You were born, and the world became a better place."

"You’re not older – you’re just more distinguished."

"I am blessed to have a buddy like you. Happy birthday, dear friend. May your special day be loaded with happiness and love."

"Today is your day, live it like you are the king of the world and don’t mind what others say, this day is just for you! Happy birthday."

"Best wishes on your birthday! May you have maximum fun today, and minimum hangover tomorrow!"

"Just like a fine wine, you seem to get better with age. Happy birthday, handsome guy!"

"Hey Birthday Boy! I’m sending you this ironic birthday wish because I know you’re way too cool for ordinary human sentiments."

"Sending some love to the most charming man in my life. You always bring the best out of me. I do not know how you do it, but I love you for that. Happy Birthday."

"Happy Birthday to a great guy! You do so much for others. I hope you can take some time for yourself on your big day. You deserve it as much as anyone, and more than most."

"Hope all your birthday wishes come true!"

"It’s your special day — get out there and celebrate!"

"Wishing you the biggest slice of happy today."

"I hope your celebration gives you many happy memories!"

"Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us!"

"Enjoy your special day."

"Have the best birthday ever!"

"Wherever the year ahead takes you, I hope it’s happy."

"The day is all yours — have fun!"

"Happy birthday to my ride or die. Love you bunches!"

"Thinking of you on your birthday and wishing you everything happy."

"Best wishes on your birthday – may you have many, many more."

"Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional."

"Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you."

"To quote Shakespeare: ‘Party thine ass off!’"

"Your birthday is the first day of another 365-day journey. Be the shining thread in the beautiful tapestry of the world to make this year the best ever. Enjoy the ride."

"Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. You are a very special person. May today and all of your days be amazing!"

"May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day. Wishing you a very happy birthday!"

"Count not the candles…see the lights they give. Count not the years, but the life you live. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead. Happy birthday."

"May you be gifted with life’s biggest joys and never-ending bliss. After all, you yourself are a gift to earth, so you deserve the best. Happy birthday."

"This birthday, I wish you abundant happiness and love. May all your dreams turn into reality and may lady luck visit your home today. Happy birthday to one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known."

"Happy birthday! I hope all your birthday wishes and dreams come true."

"Happy birthday! Your life is just about to pick up speed and blast off into the stratosphere. Wear a seat belt and be sure to enjoy the journey. Happy birthday!"

"Forget the past; look forward to the future, for the best things are yet to come."

"Another adventure filled year awaits you. Welcome it by celebrating your birthday with pomp and splendor. Wishing you a very happy and fun-filled birthday!"

"A wish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday and always. Happy birthday!"

"Be happy! Today is the day you were brought into this world to be a blessing and inspiration to the people around you! You are a wonderful person! May you be given more birthdays to fulfill all of your dreams!"

"Happy birthday to one of the few people whose birthday I can remember without a Facebook reminder."

"Forget about the past, you can’t change it. Forget about the future, you can’t predict it. And forget about the present, I didn’t get you one. Happy birthday!"

"You’re older today than yesterday but younger than tomorrow, happy birthday!"

"Happy birthday! May your Facebook wall be filled with messages from people you never talk to."

"When the little kids ask how old you are at your party, you should go ahead and tell them. While they’re distracted trying to count that high, you can steal a bite of their cake! Happy birthday!"

"Congratulations on being even more experienced. I’m not sure what you learned this year, but every experience transforms us into the people we are today. Happy birthday!"

"Just wanted to be the first one to wish you happy birthday so I can feel superior to your other well-wishers. So, happy birthday!"

"It’s birthday time again, and wow! You’re a whole year older now! So clown around and have some fun to make this birthday your best one. Happy birthday!"

"Happy birthday to someone who is forever young!"

"On your birthday, I thought of giving you the cutest gift in the world. But then I realized that is not possible because you yourself are the cutest gift in the world."

"You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime. Happy birthday!"

"As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two. Happy birthday!"

"Don’t get all weird about getting older! Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us!"

"Happy birthday to someone who is smart, gorgeous, funny and reminds me a lot of myself… from one fabulous chick to another!"

"Happy Birthday! You know, you don’t look that old. But then, you don’t look that young, either."

"Cheers on your birthday. One step closer to adult underpants."