Family is one of those things that is easier to feel than to describe. A good quote does the describing for you, which makes it perfect for a card, a photo frame, a social caption or a keepsake you want to mean something. The right line captures the love, the chaos and the belonging all at once.

Here are more than 50 quotes about family, grouped by tone. Pick one that sounds like your family and make it yours.

Short quotes about family

Family is where life begins and love never ends.
Home is wherever my family is.
Family is not an important thing. It is everything.
Together is our favourite place to be.
The love of a family is life's greatest blessing.
Family first, always.

Famous quotes about family

Family is not an important thing. It is everything. Michael J. Fox.
The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty. Mario Puzo.
Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life. Albert Einstein.
Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family. Anthony Brandt.
In family life, love is the oil that eases friction and the glue that binds. Friedrich Nietzsche.

Heartfelt quotes about family

A family is a little world created by love.
The memories we make with our family are everything.
A happy family is but an earlier heaven.
The love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure and keep.
Family is the compass that guides us and the comfort we return to.

Funny quotes about family

Family: where life begins and the snacks disappear.
We may not have it all together, but together we have it all, most days.
Family is like fudge, mostly sweet with a few nuts.
You do not choose your family. They are loud, they are yours, and you love them anyway.
Home is where you can be annoying and still be loved.

Quotes about family love and gratitude

The greatest gift you can give your family is your time, your love and your presence.
A family that loves together stays together.
There is no place like home, and no people like the ones who fill it.
Cherish the people who feel like home.
Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.

Quotes about children and parents

A baby fills a place in your heart you never knew was empty.
Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life.
The most precious jewels you will ever have around your neck are the arms of your children.
To the world you are a parent, but to your family you are the world.

A quick tip for using a family quote

A family quote works beautifully alongside a photo or a keepsake. If you want it to last, frame it with a favourite picture or pair it with a personalised family book that turns your family into the stars of their own story. You can see our books here.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good short quote about family?

"Family is where life begins and love never ends." Short, warm and works for cards, frames and captions alike.

What is a nice family quote for a photo frame?

"A family is a little world created by love." It is gentle, fits most photos, and captures the feeling without being too long for a frame.