Happy birthday, son. May the coming years bring you good health, wealth, success, and boundless joy. You deserve nothing less. Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime you have not committed.” – Anthony Powell Your 40s are the time to take a break and enjoy every moment in life. May you continue to grow and flourish in whatever you set your mind to. Happy birthday. Happy birthday to my best blessing. Forty years ago, you came into our lives and improved our lives.

No one would ever guess that you’re 40 years old, and with the right incentive, I won’t tell! Happy birthday.Abolitionists thought 40 acres and a mule was a fair deal. Forty lashes is pretty serious punishment. You could do a 40-yard dash and get somewhere. Or be married 40 years and be given a ruby. With 40 players, you have a major league baseball team. Forty's not so bad. Unless you just turned 40! Have a good one anyway! To my not-so-little boy who’s turning 40, I wholeheartedly wish you a life filled with amazing memories, good health, success, and a happy, long life. One of the best things about middle age is that it is a pleasant change from your younger self.” — Unknown It’s OK to light the 40 candles on your birthday cake now; I’ve already alerted the fire department.

The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” — Lucille Ball So what are the best 40th birthday wishes for the 40-year-old birthday boy or girl? Should you be sentimental? Inspirational? Funny? The type of 40th birthday wishes you choose to write should depend on three factors. 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! Happy 40th birthday, my darling girl. May your 40s be the beginning of a wonderful adventure filled with surprises and amazing memories. 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 NashLet’s raise a toast to celebrate your 40th birthday! Here’s to maturing like fine wine. Happy 40th birthday!

Happy birthday, my glorious daughter. I hope that you know that we cherish every day we get to spend with you and every little thing you do for us. How are you 40 years old? That means we’ve known each other for many moons now, and I’m so proud to call you my friend. I love you so much and I’m so grateful to be able to share so many memories with you including your 40th. Happy birthday sweetheart! Middle age is when your classmates are so gray and wrinkled and bald they don’t recognize you.” — Bennett Cerf Happy birthday mum! Wishing you have the best year ever as you celebrate your 40th (which I know you’ve been dreading but you still look fabulous, don’t worry).Middle school is for being like everyone else; middle age is for being like yourself.” — Victoria Moran The first forty years of life give us the text: the next thirty supply the commentary on it”- Arthur Schopenhauer 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! Congratulations you have made it to another year. While you may feel that you are getting older, turning the big 40 is nothing to fear. Although life is changing, you can rest assured you will have tons of new memories to share. Happy 40th Birthday.