It’s your 40th Birthday and I would ask you to dance. But it’s your 40th Birthday, and I don’t know if you can. Best wishes on your 40th birthday! I would make fun of you for being old, but I’m afraid you might toss your dentures at me and hit me with your cane! Middle age is when you’re sitting at home on a Saturday night and the telephone rings and you hope it isn’t for you.” — Ogden Nash Happy birthday to the oldest yet the wisest person I know. May you enjoy many more years filled with boundless joy and happiness.

Your daughter’s 40th birthday party is a resounding success only if your wishes are added to the mix. Send her these beautiful thoughts today. We’ve even included some quotes from the greats, and some snarky 40th birthday one-liners to sneak inside their 40th birthday card that are great for anyone able to take a joke about turning the big four-oh and beyond! The best parts about turning 40

The best parts about turning 40

The first forty years of life give us the text: the next thirty supply the commentary.” – Arthur Schopenhauer No one would ever guess that you’re 40 years old, and with the right incentive, I won’t tell! Happy birthday. Whatever man it is in your life that’s about to hit their 40th birthday, help mark this important milestone with one of these 40th birthday messages for him written inside a special 40th birthday card. Turning 40 is like welcoming a new sunrise in your life. Happy birthday, and all the best for the coming years! May you receive many gifts, and may your day be joyous, and best of all may you be surrounded by family and friends. May all you wish for come true.” — Theodore W. Higginsworth

As Helen Hayes says, age is not important unless you’re a cheese. Here’s a cheesy birthday wish for you, though. Happy birthday – I can’t believe you’re 40 years old. I’ve never been so grateful to be so much younger than you.It’s OK to light the 40 candles on your birthday cake now; I’ve already alerted the fire department. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays – I can’t wait to see what you do with the next 40 years, because if the last 40 have shown us anything, they’re going to be amazing. As we celebrate your birthday today, I would like to take a moment and thank you for always being the most loving and caring son. Happy birthday, son! Welcome to 40, an age when you’re still young at heart, but other body parts are starting to falter.

To the kindest and most generous friend I’ve ever had, happy birthday! Hope your year is filled with surprises and happiness. You are the most selfless person that I know. For as long as I have known you, you have always put other people’s happiness first. On your 40th birthday, I pray that you will follow your heart and do the things that you have always wanted to do. It’s time to treat yourself to something special because you truly deserve it. I love you so much, dear son. Happy birthday! Happy birthday! Let the fun begin, and let’s celebrate this day to the fullest. Bring on some cake, wine and music!! The birthday girl will love to receive one of these messages. Let her know that you are thinking of her on her special day. My dear son, you have been the best in every role you had to perform in life. Your strength and sense of calmness inspire me and make me proud. Happy birthday, my lovely boy!It’s your 40th birthday. Not too late to get up to some mischief! After all, growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional!