Dads: our pillars of strength, our protectors, our dearest sources of wisdom. There’s advice and then there’s advice that comes from a father. Nothing quite compares. Some of us are blessed with serious old toppies, while others get doses of guidance with a side of laughter – either way, we’re feeling extra grateful today.

This Fathers Day, we’re taking a look at some incredible life advice shared by the Cape {town} Etc family’s very own dads and grateful children. Whether your old man is with you today, a million miles away, or here in spirit, here’s a bit of wisdom to go by.

Our Instagram family’s responses:

  • “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”

– @kristiepedro

  • “Control the controllable’s”

– @dyl_castle

  • “Don’t be a fool. Strap your tool.”

– @loganpoz

  • “Be careful who your friends are.”

– @laryce_botha

  • “The feeling deep down that pushes you in a direction, that’s your compass, don’t ignore it.”

– @alanf7

  • “Necessity is the mother of all invention.”

– @angellouring

  • “A bad relationship Maes 1+1=1. A good relationship Maes 1+1=3.”

– @elle_k_wood

  • “You teach people how to treat you.”

– @gin_and_drylemon

  • “Life’s tough. Get a helmet.”

– @brett.carrie

  • “Stand your ground. Have courage of your convictions and expect the unexpected.”

– @christopherjwilton

  • “A bit of engineering advice: when in doubt give it a clout. The bigger the doubt the bigger the clout.”

– @allisonskirving

  • “Never marry a girl whose dad can give her better than you can.”

– @moneeb746

  • “Be kind and humble.”

– @_marisa_wilson_

  • “If you don’t have anything good to say about someone, don’t say it at all.”

– @maalieka_bagus / @bike_boy_sa (great dads think alike)

  • “If you’re having a G&T on tap, ask for the ice on the side as you get a much larger drink.”

– @bougie_boards_sa

Our Facebook family’s responses:

  • “My dad is a very wise man (in my eyes). He had lots of good advice , and I think the best so far was to always have the best medical insurance you can afford , especially when you are travelling.”

Rene Schreuder

  • “Always check your oil level before a long trip!”

Roxane Steffen

  • “Save at least a third of what you earn.”

Mornè Windvogel

  • “My dad told me to be strong and never give up when I want something, to trust God and myself because people don’t stand by you when you face difficulties, I still agree with him even now in my old age, Happy Fathers day in heaven dad you will always be my hero.”

Ntsikie Cirhakazi Ngqwaru

  • “You live until you die! Unless a tree falls on you first.”
Gerald Mackay
  • “Do not be pressured by society standards, you have you own unique path and purpose in this life.”
Pamella Laylar Gorton
  • “Always clean up after yourselves. Take a rubbish bag to the beach, the mountain on picnics and bring it all home to dispose of there. It is something I have stuck by and taught to my kids and they have taught their kids too.”
Deborah Little-Dawson
  • “My Dad taught me to believe in myself. God bless him. Miss my Daddy everyday. RIP.”
Alison Victoria Losper
  • “Be careful who you listen to you may just start believing them.”
Ruth Davids
  • “Everything starts with a dream, you can only go far as you dream.”
Faith Mabureki
  • Happy Spouse, Happy House!
Dhevani Magdalene Ramiah
  • “Listen to your mother!!!”
Jill Hartley
  • “Beauty fades.”
Nunu Mujinga
  • “My dad said you can only trust the man in the mirror.”
Linda Bothma
  • “Work hard and tell the truth.”
Lyndell Collins
  • “My father always said spend your money and work for more.”
Jade Rietmann
  • “Moed hou, kop hou, en aan hou.”
Ellen Matscheroth
  • “My dad always used to say, familiarity breeds contempt.”
Nazley Fakier
  • “If you’re in a strange town looking for a place to eat, always choose the busiest restaurant.”
John Collins
  • “If you think poor, you’ll always be poor.”
Johan Niemann
  • “Pas jou goeie naam op want dis al wat ‘n mens het. As jy dit verloor, kry jy dit nie terug nie.”
Alanah Van Rooyen
  • “Don’t rely on anyone financially, even if you’re married or living together. Always ensure you can pay all the bills yourself.”
Miriam Mannak
  • “If someone can’t look you in the eye when talking business, do not do business with them!”
Kim Lorraine Brummer
  • “When driving at night, You are not a moth do not look at the lights!!”
Joshua Gombert

Read also:

https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/prepare-for-a-feast-six-buffet-restaurants-in-cape-town/

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