There are many ways to say, "You're invited to a birthday party."
People share and reflect on birthdays with wit, grace and insight. On your friends' birthdays, you may like to share famous birthday quotes or sayings to make them laugh or lift their spirits. You can do the same when your own birthday rolls around by choosing a birthday saying to include on your party invitation. Does this Spark an idea?
Philosophers and Poets
Poets reflect on the mysteries of life and aging.
Throughout human history, philosophers and poets have pondered the meaning of life, which includes reflections on age and birthdays. Borrow the words of ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, who wrote, "There is nothing permanent except change."
Use a quote from Oscar Wilde to put a birthday celebration in perspective, "The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything." Add a personal line, such as "(Name) is forever young, but she doesn't know about her surprise birthday party."
World Leaders
Abraham Lincoln's life reflections reach out across the years.
Emperors and presidents have cause to think about the passing years. Incorporate Abraham Lincoln's reflection: "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Add a line that reads, "You're invited to make (name's) birthday count."
Draw on ancient Roman wisdom to wish a birthday celebrant well. Quote Cicero. "So you see, old age is really not so bad. May you come to know the condition!"
Celebrity Quotes
Celebrities often communicate with wit as well as wisdom. Generate a smile with Phyllis Diller's dry remark, "I'm at an age when my back goes out more than I do."
Soften thoughts of middle age with a quote from Bob Hope: "Middle age is when you still believe you'll feel better in the morning." Add an invitational line that reads, "Well, maybe not the morning after (name's) 40th birthday party!"
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