Single line birthday wishes

Birthdays come around but once a year. When a special person in your life has a birthday, sometimes it can be hard to know exactly what words will make the big day special. Here are some suggested quotes and words for birthday wishes which can brighten any birthday and that you can write in a card or incorporate in a birthday toast whether the celebrant is a teenager or ninety-five.

Words for Birthday Wishes

Words for birthday wishes can take many forms - they may be serious or funny. You may even wish to say happy birthday in a foreign language. Here are a bunch of great sayings and phrases you can use.

Quotes for Happy Birthdays

• Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are. - Muhammad Ali
• The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. - Lucille Ball
• Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed. - Charles Schultz
• May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live. - Irish Blessing
• Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. - Jack Benny
• A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age. - Robert Frost
• Robert Brault said, I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar. Your birthday was penciled in as soon as I got this calendar! Happy birthday.
• According to Emerson, it is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them. Let's be stupid today. Happy birthday.

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Milestone Birthdays

• You're halfway to 42.
• Twenty-one is the age of responsibility. Give it a few months and you will be wondering why you are in such a hurry to get here. - Anonymous
• The first twenty years are the best half of your life. Happy 39th!

• At the age of twenty, we don't care what the world thinks of us; at thirty, we worry about what it is thinking of us; at forty, we discover that it wasn't thinking of us at all - Anonymous

• You're not fifty yet. You're $49.95. Happy Birthday.

• The man who views the world at fifty the same as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life - Muhammad Ali

Friendly Happy Birthdays

• On your birthday, today, I wish you a year with loads of fun, excitement and beautiful memories. Happy birthday.
• Birthdays are nature's way of telling us to eat more cake.

• A birthday only happens once in a lifetime. Today, I am celebrating the anniversary of your birth.
• You are a good friend and and even better person. May God bless you with wonderful times ahead. Happy Birthday and thanks for the friendship we share.
• The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you. I still like you. Happy birthday.
• I wish for you to have people to love, people in your life who will care about you as much as I do. Happy birthday.
• You've been my friend for ___ birthdays. I've been yours for ___. I win-so happy birthday.
• Happy birthday, my friend. I can't imagine celebrating with anyone else.
• I'm so proud of all you've accomplished, but I'm more proud that you're my friend. Happy birthday.

Romantic Happy Birthdays

• Falling in love with you was easy. Staying in love with you is easier. Happy birthday. I can't wait until next year.
• Being in love doesn't make me happy. It's being in love with you, year after year, that does the trick.
• With each year, I love you even more. Happy birthday, darling.
• You're not growing older. You're growing better. I love you! Happy birthday.
• We're one year closer to growing old together. It's just what I've always dreamed.
• I never thought we'd make it this far, but now I know that we'll keep going forever. Happy birthday, baby.
• I already gave you my heart ___ years ago-this year all I can give you is a simple wish: Happy Birthday. And I hope you're happier and more in love with me than you were last year.

"Old Age" Happy Birthdays

• "Over the hill" is a relative term-but here's a sled, just in case. Happy Birthday!

• Statistics have proven that those who have the most birthdays live the longest. You're statistically guaranteed to have a happy birthday.
• Growing old is mandatory. Growing up, however, is optional. Happy Birthday, old friend!
• At this point, you probably want to forget your birthday. Fortunately, I haven't. Happy ____th Birthday!
• So many birthdays. So few candles. Next year, may your birthday wish be a bigger cake.
• Let's take a birthday photo. Smile while you've still got the teeth!
• In spite of the advances in science, we've still found no cure for excessive birthdays. Happy Birthday-hope to see you next year!
• Old age isn't so bad. After all, consider the alternative. Happy Birthday.

Belated Birthday Wishes

• Forget your past-it's already done. Forget your present, too; because I forgot. Happy Birthday!

• Happy birthday. Wait, that was last week? Guess I'm getting old!
• I hope your birthday was as special as you are.
• If I couldn't be the first one to wish you, at least I can be the last one to cross your mind this birthday! Happy Belated Birthday. I hope you had an amazing day!

Every birthday merits a dear celebration among families and loved ones.
It always marks a new chapter in someone’s life; a chance to start anew and erase all the terrible memories of the past. Our friends’ and loved ones’ birthdays would be even more special if we let them know how special they are for us through our greetings and messages, no matter how simple they might be.

I wish that your birthday would be great and loads of surprises would come your way.

I wish that your birthday would be filled with wonderful moments to remember and happy hours to cherish.

Enjoy the beautiful things in life and be happy!

I wish that each candle on your birthday cake would bring you a great surprise on your special day.

Do everything you want to do today since it is your birthday!

Wishing you a more magical birthday than the last!

To the most incredible person that I know, happiest birthday!

100 Happy Birthday Quotes

There are two things I want you for you on your birthday: stay happy and never be blue.

I wish that the enjoyment you will have on your special day would reach its fullest extent.

Congratulations for being the oldest one today!

I wish that today would be unforgettable and beautiful for someone as special as you.

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May you have a beautiful time with your loved ones today.

I wish you would have hours filled with love and fun today.

Have a great day and enjoy in your life!

Celebrate your special day with all the joy and love you can hold in your heart.

My wish for you is that your greatest dream would come true for your birthday. Happiest birthday!

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May your wishes take you to where you want to go. Happy birthday my friend!

May you have the most amazing birthday today.

To the coolest person on earth, happy birthday! I hope you would stay as awesome as you are!

May this day mark a year full of blessings and love.

I wish that your birthday would become the starting point of happiness in your life.

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More happiness, blessings, and joy are deserved by a person like you.

You are an inspiration for sharing positive vibes and laughter all around you.

To the most wonderful man I have ever met, happy birthday!

I was born brilliant, so when I was born I received a certificate.

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Having birthdays are good for our health because we continue to live longer.

I wish that your birthday would bring forth the realization of your dreams.

May this day mark the start of an amazing year for you.

Since it is your birthday, let us all be merry and drink to our heart’s content. Happy birthday

Our birthdays may pass us by, but our wishes would stay with us no matter what.

Just eat more cake; this is the reason why we have our birthdays.

The more birthdays we celebrate, the harder it is for us to breathe, just like having boogers. Happy birthday to you!

You are now one year older, how come you are not wiser?

On my birthday, I would not accept gifts, just cash.

My birthday was extra special because of you. Thank you!

You may be aging, but let’s forget it and celebrate!

Stop worrying about your age; remember that you will be older next year.

It is my birthday today, so better wish me a happy birthday.

I wish that you will have a birthday that is full of happiness and surprises and peace.

My wish for you is that God would lead you away from harm and guide your steps. Happy birthday my angel.

My birthday would never be the same if you are not with me to celebrate.

Let us make your birthday memorable with all of your favorite persons present.

This may not cost much, but enclosed in it are all my feelings for you.

Smile more often while you still have teeth.

Happy birthday and here is to one more year going down the drain.

I know you will live up to many more years, because only the good die young. Happy birthday bad ass!

Only the best man could improve with age.

You were not so old, even during the times that 50 seemed old.

Laugh the hardest you can as long as you still have teeth.

Think about what you will look like in the next ten years, so you better smile now.

This must be the oldest you have ever been.

I hope you will wish for a bigger cake for your next birthday, the candles are crowding over the cake.

They said good friends could remember your birthday but not your age. I remember both, so does that mean anything? Happy birthday any way!

Those birthdays that have not yet arrived might be the best there is.

You do not have to worry about aging, they say its first marks are being forgetful and you do not seem to have any problems with that.

I know the reasons why you hate your birthdays. People give you weird gifts, and you keep on getting older!

You may look younger than you are, yet you are already older than they think.

A lot of good people still live on this world, and one of them is wishing you a

A lot of famous people are born today, but I guess you just aren’t one of them.

You must be the wisest among the rest, because they say that with age comes wisdom. Happy birthday, wise man!

I wish you the greatest happiness one could ever have on their birthday. Happiest birthday to you sweetheart.

May your birthday be the start of creating new and special memories this year.

I wish that you would have the most special things that life can bring someone like you.

Just for this day, allow yourself to be spoiled by us.

I hope this day would be as meaningful to you as you are to me. Happy birthday my love.

May you have good health, a peaceful mind, and loads of joy on your birthday!

I wish that you reach the pinnacle of success on your special day.

My only wish for you is that you will overcome all the challenges that life may bring and come out successful.

Happiest birthday to the woman who captured my heart!

The warmest wishes for the warmest person I ever know.

I wish that you would have an adorable and lovely day, just like you are! Happy birthday love.

You have brought so much joy in my life that I could not help but return the feelings to you. Have a

Wishing you will have a day that is as beautiful as your smile and as cheerful as your personality.

The most beautiful thing that has happened in my life is you. Happy birthday sweetheart!

Just a simple sound of your voice is enough to make me tingle all over, and just one look from those beautiful eyes could make me go crazy. Happy birthday to you love.

I pray that you get all the happiness you are wishing for.

Having a brother like you is both a blessing and an annoyance. Happy birthday bro!

Wishing you would have a year that is full of blessings and joy.

I have found so many friends, but you, brother, is a friend by nature.

May you have a million happy returns this year.

You may have held my hand for the shortest span, but you have always held my heart. Happy birthday mom.

There is no one that I would want to be as close to me as you are mom.

For the cutest baby in the world, happy birthday!

May life bring you as much happiness as you are bringing to us.

I wish that you would have the most successful year.

May you be showered with all the blessings that life could ever give.

A person as kind as you deserves the most precious gift today.

On your special day, may all your loved ones gather to bring joy and love to you.

Stay pretty and wonderful as you already are.

Continue to celebrate all the wonderful things life could offer. Happy birthday my love.

A special person should have a special birthday too.

May God send you a host of angels to guide you on your path.

I pray that you would have the best people in your life.

Let your birthday wish soar higher because you deserve it.

Lots of kisses and the warmest hugs on your birthday!

I wish that when you look back on your birthdays you would remember the great fun you had.

I wish that you would have the coolest birthday ever.

May God give you abundance and health on your birthday.

An amazing person deserves an amazing birthday.

My wish is that this year would bring more accomplishments to you.

Today is a beautiful day for a big celebration.

You wake up, the reminders are flashing on screens, you realize it’s the birthday of someone you care about, but the time is so little that you wish you could say everything in a sentence, just like I did.

That’s when you need to send the short wish that will save you time until you buy that last-minute birthday gift you meant to get for them, a wish in a single sentence, just like I did. Fear not, pick one of our original happy birthday one-liners and share, just like one does. 😉

Happy Birthday One-Liners for Friends

• My dearest friend, I wish you all the prosperity, good health and good fortune in the world all the days of your extraordinary life.
• May all the days of your existence be hundred times brighter than the sun, starting from your Big Day.
• It sucks you are not a national hero else your birthday would have been a public holiday!

• I hope that this brand new chapter of your life will be your greatest so far.
• Out of the millions celebrating their birthdays today, none is as wonderful as you are.
• May our friendship have no end just like a circle has no end.
• Too many birthdays will kill you, however enjoy this one, my dear!
• My birthday prayer for you is that you’ll never experience the misfortune of having as many enemies as Donald Trump.
• Happy birthday from the most amazing person in the world.
• Your youth might have just kissed you goodbye, but don’t worry, for there’s more to life than being youthful.
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Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday One-Liners for your Sister

• Your smile as beautiful as the sun rays, so don’t ever stop smiling.
• Wishing you the most exciting and fun filled birthday ever.
• Dear sister, always remember that old age is 20 years older than you are.

• When I think of the world’s most amazing sister, no one comes to my mind except you.
• You will have this age just once in your life, so celebrate it in grand style.
• On celebrating the day you decorated our lives and the world at large with your birth, I wish that you will be surrounded with peace and love throughout your stay here on earth.
• Dearest sister, the year you start lying about your age has finally arrived.
• Happy birthday to one of the oldest women of the 21st century!
• So far, this is the oldest my beloved sister has ever been, so I’m buying a cake.
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The year you start lying about your age has finally arrived. Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday One-Liners for your Brother

• You are the only reason why the sun is up today, so make the best out of this wonderful day.
• On your birthday, I pray that God will make all your friends fatter so that you may look thinner and hotter around them.
• May you begin to run in the lanes of happiness throughout your life starting from today.
• There’s no living or non-living thing in the entire universe that can ever take your place in my heart.
• Being blessed with a brother like you is more valuable to me than being blessed with all the riches of the universe.
• You know you are aging when you start receiving birthday message and cards from your chiropractor.
• Brother, may good fortune smile on you and rule over your world until the end of time.
• I hope God provides you with all the essential tools needed to navigate life as an Old Timer, which you have just become.
• Dear brother, since you are not cheese, don’t worry about the fact that you have grown older today.

Happy Birthday to my beloved mom. I love you so!

Happy Birthday One-Liners for your Mom

• Mom, as you blow the candles and cut the cake, know that you are the greatest mother in this world.
• Wishing a fabulous birthday to my dearest mother who is excellent at filling my soul with sunshine.
• Dear mom, you shall forever be the light in my world.
• It is my wish that every moment of your life comes with smiles and new hopes.
• You are heavenly, and I hope your birthday is happier than paradise.

• Such a wonderful mother like you is as rare to find as a desert rose.
• On your birthday, you deserve to be the happiest woman on earth for being the best mother ever.
• Happy birthday to a mother who would never know how important she is to my heart.
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Happy Birthday One-Liners for your Dad

• Today is your special day, so leave behind every worry and make it more wonderful than the universe and brighter than the sun.
• It is my wish that life takes you on a wonderful journey filled with prosperous and happy moments.
• Happy birthday to the father with the most loving heart in the universe.
• May the dreams you have for yourself and your family become a reality beginning from this birthday of yours.

Happy Birthday to you.

• I would want to be your son/daughter a thousand and one times if I were sent to this world a thousand times because you are so phenomenal.

• In addition to wishing you a happy birthday, I also want to make you know that I am forever thankful to you for being the backbone of my success and happiness.
• May your anniversary be as special and blessed as your life.
• If I owned the universe, I would give it all to you for always being there to wipe away my tears and put a smile on my face.
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Happy Birthday One-Liners for your Love

• No language on Earth can be used to explain exactly how your phenomenal love makes me feel.
• Babe, it is my wish that you have a birthday fit for a king/queen because you are the king/queen of my heart.
• Your anniversary gives me the perfect opportunity to tell you how grateful I am for all the things you do to brighten every moment of my life.
• Never stop smiling else my world would be in total darkness.
• God created this world in six days and on the seventh He created you to bring me joy.
• The mountains may tremble and the seas may dry, but my love for you will never change because in you I see nothing but my life.

• Wishing the love of my life a most wonderful birthday, hoping our days become brighter and brighter as time goes by.
• Babe, I guess you thought growing old wouldn’t happen as fast as this!
• Now that you have reached an age where you have finally gotten your head together, sweetheart, I hope your body doesn’t start falling apart.
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Happy Birthday. Love you babe.

Happy Birthday One-Liners for your Ex

• Happy anniversary to the man/woman who made my days sunnier than the sun.
• May you keep shining that special light within your heart that illuminated my world when we were together.
• On your Big Day, it’s my hope that someday you’d find someone who will cherish you as much as I do.
• May you find true happiness on every step of your journey in life.
• Though I can’t be the one beside you to celebrate this wonderful moment of your life, I wish you have as much fun as we used to have together.
• As you mark your special day, I want you to know that it was my dream to grow old with you and make you happy.
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Short happy birthday wishes

Tell someone you know and love happy birthday with just the right birthday wish. Our Short Happy birthday wishes are designed to suit a variety of situations. Whether you know a friend or family member who is having a birthday, our happy birthday wishes are the perfect choice for you. Wish them a friendly, heartfelt or humorous birthday wish.

Let that special birthday person know that you are thinking of them on their extra special day with one of our birthday sayings, wishes, or messages. You will surely put a smile on their face that will last for weeks, even months to come.

Short happy birthday wishes

• I hear today is your birthday. Another year older is another year wiser my friend.
• Wishing you a very happy birthday and many more to come. Hope it’s a good one.
• Happy birthday beautiful! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with joy and happiness.
• Birthdays are special days that allow us to celebrate the day you came into our lives.
• On this day, your birthday, I hope that each and every one of your wishes comes true.
• I hope your day is full of fun and celebration. Happy birthday to you my dear!
• It’s your birthday! Let us celebrate joyfully another wonderful year of your life.
• Sending you warm birthday wishes and a big warm hug on this very special day.
• Birthdays are a time to celebrate so kick back and enjoy your wonderful day.
• Although I am not there to celebrate your birthday, you are in my thoughts.
• It’s celebration time! I hope you are having the time of your life as you celebrate your birthday.
• Happy birthday to you! Let’s break out the cake, candles…and don’t forget the fire extinguisher!
• Another year older is a reason to celebrate. You are that much closer to retirement dear friend.
• When I heard it was your birthday I decided to send you something special but I wasn’t allowed to mail myself.
• Although I cannot be with you on your birthday, know that you are in my thoughts today and every day.
• I hope all of your hopes and dreams come true on this very special day. Happy birthday to you!
• It’s your birthday! I hope it is filled with happiness and plenty of love.
• Your birthday allows us to celebrate having you in our lives. Happy Birthday.
• I hope you know how much joy your presence brings. Happy birthday my dear friend.
• I wanted to send you something awesome for your birthday but nothing is as awesome as the gift of you.
• Celebrate, laugh, dance, and cheer because your birthday only comes once a year.
• Although I am far away, you are in my heart today on your very special birthday.
• Your birthday brings with it a special glow. The glow of so many candles, so hurry and blow them out!
• I hope your birthday brings you everything you have ever wished for.
• I hate to have to miss your birthday but know that I am thinking of you from afar.
• I come with a basketful of heartfelt birthday wishes to enliven your day and share show I care. Happy Birthday.
• Today marks fresh beginning for you; new life to explore, to exploit and to conquer; may you be lifted to victory. Happy Birthday
• You are made special. I count your blessings and the size of your pursuit, the might of your courage and the beauty of your new life. Happy Birthday
• As you add a new year to your life, behind you are your past, setbacks, mistakes; happy birthday for a new life of success, favours and greatness.
• Happy birthday as you put your past behind and look forward to a fresh start in life. Wishing you more grace on your birthday.
• Happy birthday to the most skilled, intelligent and charming boss.
• A new year is a fresh turn around for greatness, may you find fulfilment as you celebrate your new year
• I offer you bouquets of royal flowers with scents of love and devotion. Happy birthday my love.
• I wish you continuous dreaming, planning and achieving your biggest dreams; may you find fulfilment in your endeavour. Happy Birthday.
• As you mark a new day, I wish you find reasons to see the beauty of life, love even more, be thankful and happy at all times.
• Your birthday is a moment to spread your love for all. May you too find the grace of fulfilment and wisdom.
• Words can never quantify my joy for celebrating with you on your birthday, may this celebration bring you happiness and joy.
• Your birthday is fresh remembrance of the strength of our friendship. You deserve the fulfilment of all your dreams. Happy Birthday.
• I wish you a wonderful, joyful and fun-filled happy birthday.
• As we commemorate your birth into this world, may your life be filled with laughter, love, joy and peace.
• I pray that your dreams turn into reality and your wishes become horse so that you can ride into a new future of fulfilling stardom.
• May your marking of this day you were born bring you greater value and share of all that makes you happy.
• Celebration of your birthday is celebration of life, love and laughter. Happy Birthday.
• You are one of the people who bring beautiful meaning into other’s life, rather than once a year, we should celebrate you every day. Happy birthday.
• A true friend is one who knows your past, acknowledges your faults and the differences but believes in the power of the future and the beauty of dreams. Happy birthday darling.
• I wish you a lovely celebration of your birthday and the best of all your desires.
• As we mark your birthday, I wish you a perfect dream comes through, true love and fulfilment in your love life.
• Celebrate life and dance away your sorrows; laugh and cheer for the beauty of life is full in happiness. Happy Birthday.
• May your celebration of a new life bring you new special glow of life.
• Before you break the cake and blow out the candles, keep closer the fire extinguisher.
• I’m so happy to share this remarkable day of your life with you. I wish you the best of a new life.
• I thank God for the gift of you and the gift of this day we celebrate your love, life, joy, achievements and existence. Happy Birthday.
• May this day be filled with lots of wonderful memories, coloured with sparkles of love, glow of smiles and warmth of friendship.
• On this special day, may your life be renewed with crackles of laughter and the great feelings of affection; I wish you the best of your dreams.
• As I remember even strongly the memories we shared in the past, today gives a new meaning to our friendship. May you find satisfaction in all your endeavour.
• May your birthday be filled with graces, blessings and favours of the Lord and may your laughter never cease.
• I count myself lucky to have you as a friend and as we celebrate this day in your honour, I bless not just the day you were born but also your future. Happy birthday.
• Your life is full of crazy colours and joy of loving friends; Happy birthday for the opportunity to celebrate not just you but our friendship.
• You are more priceless than amazing diamond, strong, faithful than a devout Christians and blessed like a favoured child. Happy Birthday.
• This day is a perfect opportunity to bring to life the memories of love and laughter; happy birthday and may this day fill your life with joyful pleasure.
• This birthday wishes is to say to you, I care and I’m grateful for a new day in your life. Happy Birthday.
• Happy birthday friend; you are more priceless than the best jewels; may you be stronger, happier, wiser and healthier in life.

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