{"id":9379,"date":"2022-05-05T17:33:41","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T16:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=9379"},"modified":"2025-03-06T08:29:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T08:29:23","slug":"what-to-write-in-a-60th-birthday-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/what-to-write-in-a-60th-birthday-card\/","title":{"rendered":"60th birthday messages: What to put in a card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any birthday is a great excuse to celebrate, but 60 is quite the milestone. You can now get free eye tests and dental care as well as being able to apply for discounts on public transport \u2013 I mean, what more could you want!?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all these years, those turning 60 are bound to have heard all the generic birthday greetings before. So, if you want something a bit more than a typical happy 60th birthday message, we\u2019ve pulled together plenty of ideas on what to write in a 60th birthday card! Whether you\u2019re looking for 60<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday jokes or messages that are a little more traditional, we\u2019ve got you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still got picking out the perfect card on your to-do list? Not to worry, as we\u2019ve got a wonderful collection of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\/60\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60th birthday cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you to explore. And to give you a little preview, here\u2019s a selection of a few of our faves:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"blogpost-card-slider\"><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/629638b9ab34df0001ce7b68\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/629638b9ab34df0001ce7b68\/629638b9ab34df0001ce7b68_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Happy 60th Birthday Mature Cheddar Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5a8f1f58e4b02cdcb16c0bc2\/5a8f1f58e4b02cdcb16c0bc2_picture_medium.jpg?version=3\" alt=\"@Laura Lonsdale Designs\" \/><p>@Laura Lonsdale Designs<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/620685b86f1b1d0001345c74\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/620685b86f1b1d0001345c74\/620685b86f1b1d0001345c74_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Cheeky 60th Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5cee38b4679da57c7e172121\/5cee38b4679da57c7e172121_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Sarah Catherine\" \/><p>Sarah Catherine<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62422fb5279aea0001a2be91\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62422fb5279aea0001a2be91\/62422fb5279aea0001a2be91_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"60th Birthday Wishes Squirrel Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5715224ce4b025cabe38e1db\/5715224ce4b025cabe38e1db_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"TRICIA O\" \/><p>TRICIA O<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/624a2dacccb1600001cea9ef\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/624a2dacccb1600001cea9ef\/624a2dacccb1600001cea9ef_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Fit AF and 60 Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5ec91fe0baa1c00001d15853\/5ec91fe0baa1c00001d15853_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Lucy Rose Party\" \/><p>Lucy Rose Party<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62794bf0e2488800015c7b5a\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62794bf0e2488800015c7b5a\/62794bf0e2488800015c7b5a_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"60th Birthday With Style Celebration Polka Dots Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/60c7130f1ce0df00012561d2\/60c7130f1ce0df00012561d2_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Kattern Design\" \/><p>Kattern Design<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/625c6bc089487b0001125725\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/625c6bc089487b0001125725\/625c6bc089487b0001125725_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Flowery 60th Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/601c50ea9440420001c72106\/601c50ea9440420001c72106_picture_medium.jpg?version=6\" alt=\"Love Lucy Illustration\" \/><p>Love Lucy Illustration<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6287715079b2800001dd71ef\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6287715079b2800001dd71ef\/6287715079b2800001dd71ef_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"That&#8217;s a Lot of Candles 60th Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/59c90c6fe4b0e1c7a3ebf038\/59c90c6fe4b0e1c7a3ebf038_picture_medium.jpg?version=3\" alt=\"Kat Willott\" \/><p>Kat Willott<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6287adf98c93e1000110cdd2\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6287adf98c93e1000110cdd2\/6287adf98c93e1000110cdd2_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Fucking Hell Man You&#8217;re 60 Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5eeff349b5afef0001493830\/5eeff349b5afef0001493830_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"NotNiceThings\" \/><p>NotNiceThings<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional 60th birthday messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure exactly what you want to say, then the safest option is to send a nice traditional 60th birthday card complete with a simple handwritten note. Sound good? If so, here are some traditional 60<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday wishes to jot down: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you all the best on your 60th birthday; hope you have a lovely day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for being a part of our lives, and happy 60th birthday to you!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on turning the big 6-0, hope you have a great time celebrating!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another milestone birthday, happy 60th! I hope you have a lovely day celebrating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheers to you turning 60; we\u2019ll be sure to celebrate properly when I next see you!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your 60th birthday celebrations be even half as amazing as you are!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funny 60th birthday messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of jokes to be made regarding turning the ripe old age of 60. So, what better way to jazz up a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\/60\/funny\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">funny 60th birthday card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than with one of these hilarious 60th birthday greetings?\u00a0However, maybe avoid these for those who are extra conscious of their age, instead sticking to some safer 60th birthday card messages\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday! This year, we\u2019ve planned to celebrate at the ancient history museum to make you feel more at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time is ticking; it won\u2019t be long before I ship you off to the old people\u2019s home!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know what the best part about turning sixty is? Wrinkles are to be expected at your age. Happy Birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apologies, we couldn\u2019t find a cake big enough to fit all sixty candles\u2026 hope this will do and that you have an amazing birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You look brilliant \u2013 I know it took 60 years, but it paid off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll tell you what, you don\u2019t look a day over 59 \u2013 happy 60th birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rude 60th birthday messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to take things even further than funny, then you could opt for one of these rude 60th birthday messages (but please make sure to be more than certain that the recipient can handle it).\u00a0We even have a selection of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\/60\/rude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rude 60th birthday cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0that would go perfectly with your blunt but hilarious message.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 years old \u2013 but don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ve still got it! The hard part is remembering where it is.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They say with age comes wisdom\u2026 so what happened to you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just to put things into perspective, once you turn 60, you get free prescriptions, and I think that says everything about what the future holds for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 might just be a number, but it\u2019s a f*cking big one!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time to start ironing out that wrinkly skin now that you\u2019re officially 60.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have fun celebrating but don\u2019t get too plastered \u2013 I think a hangover at 60 would just kill you outright.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartfelt 60th birthday greetings for grandparents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we should cherish and love our grandparents year-round, birthdays are a great time to go the extra mile and really show your appreciation for everything they\u2019ve done for you in a lovely 60th birthday card.\u00a0In case you\u2019re not sure where to start, here are some heartfelt 60th birthday message suggestions that you can draw inspiration from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You really are the glue of this family, happy 60th birthday.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m so blessed to have a wonderful grandparent like you to look up to. You deserve the world, happy 60th birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60th birthday \u2013 you\u2019ve been my rock all these years and truly made me who I am today, thank you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I just want to wish you the happiest of 60th birthdays. Growing up with you around was always an adventure!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child deserves a grandparent like you! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays grandma\/grandad.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday! I know how lucky I am to have a grandparent as wonderful as you. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touching 60th birthday messages for mum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After something that\u2019s a bit more tailored to your mum and the great lady she is as she enters her sixth decade of life? We completely understand and these are some of our ideas for touching 60th birthday wishes for your mum:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mum, I\u2019ve known you my entire life, and on your 60th birthday, I just want you to know how grateful I am for everything you\u2019ve done. Happy birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the best mum in the whole world, I hope I\u2019m even half the wonderful woman you are, and I hope you have a 60th birthday as fabulous as you are.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60th mum, can\u2019t wait to give you a big cuddle and celebrate your special day together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending you all the best wishes for your 60th birthday, mum, and I\u2019ve no doubt that you\u2019ll be celebrating in style.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60th mum, you\u2019re a true inspiration and I know that your sixties will be filled with fun and happiness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How lucky am I to have a mum and best friend all wrapped up in one? You genuinely are the best of the best. Happy 60<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday! <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheeky 60th birthday greetings for dad<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searching for happy 60<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday wishes for your old man? Well, grab your pen and get writing because we\u2019ve got some cheeky 60th birthday greetings (and some sweet ones too, of course!).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh my god, dad, you\u2019re 60 today! Happy birthday and try not to pull any muscles or anything partying too hard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dad, today is when we get to celebrate you being on this earth for 60 whole years, I\u2019m not sure what we\u2019d do without you!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60th, dad! You were my hero when I was little, and this has only continued into adulthood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending birthday wishes to the coolest dad in the entire world, hope you get spoiled for your 60th.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dad, well done for getting to your 60th birthday without going grey\u2026 it\u2019s just a pity you went bald first instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday to the best dad in the world. I can\u2019t quite believe where all the time\u2019s gone\u2026 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet 60th birthday messages for sisters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning 60 is a cause for celebration, especially when it\u2019s your dear sister. So, if you\u2019d like to write out a personalised message but need a little assistance, we\u2019ve got your back. Here are some of our 60th birthday wishes that are perfect for your sis:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the loveliest sister in the entire world, wishing you a happy 60th birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wow, I\u2019ve known you for a whole 60 years. Happy birthday sister, onto 70!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60th birthday sister! I\u2019d say today is a day to celebrate you, but that\u2019s your entire life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you\u2019re 60 maybe you\u2019ll finally stop lying about your age, happy birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how old we both are, you\u2019ll forever be my inspiration. Happy 60th birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheers to 60 years of laughs, arguments, and good times. Happy 60<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday sis! <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60th birthday messages for brothers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a big or little bro who\u2019s going to hit 60 soon then you\u2019ve got to send him a fitting message for the occasion. We know it can be hard to figure out where to start, so we\u2019ve gone ahead and pulled together some happy 60<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday wishes for your brother:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Birthday! Wait\u2026 if you\u2019re turning 60 today, how old does that make me?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 years of age today but still as immature as ever, love you and happy birthday.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the day you arrived home, I knew we\u2019d have the most special sibling bond. Happy 60th birthday brother!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending you all the birthday wishes, I\u2019m so lucky to have a brother like you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60th birthday, yep that\u2019s 6-0. Just here to remind you that I\u2019m younger than you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s finally time to celebrate the big 6-0! Happy birthday bro, let\u2019s get the party started. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentimental 60th birthday wishes for partners<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps it\u2019s your partner who\u2019s turning 60 this year, and you want to write them an extra special happy 60th\u00a0birthday message to make their heart flutter. We\u2019ve pulled together a few suggestions, but feel free to swap out any pet names for your own:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m so glad we get to celebrate your special day together \u2013 happy 60th birthday sweetheart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To my other half \u2013 I have no idea what I would do without you in my life, wishing you the happiest of birthdays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forever grateful that I met you and hope to make your special day that bit more wonderful. Happy birthday, my love.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can\u2019t quite believe you\u2019re sixty; it feels like only yesterday was the day we first met.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the start, you have made me feel like the luckiest person alive. Happy birthday my darling, I love you endlessly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever would I do without you? Wishing you the happiest of birthdays!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60th birthday wishes for a friend<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re celebrating a friend turning sixty, chances are you\u2019ve known them for a long, long time. This is great because you get to give them a meaningful 60th birthday message that has an extra personal touch and is perhaps a little on the cheekier side:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you\u2019re finally turning sixty, are you? I guess this makes it official, we technically are now really old friends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can\u2019t believe we\u2019re still friends at sixty! At this point, I can get away with teasing you about anything.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be sixty, but to me, you barely seem to have aged. Mind you, that might be because I see you every week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a pair of wrinkly prunes we\u2019ve become. Wishing a happy 60th birthday to my oldest friend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on your 60th birthday! Let\u2019s keep ageing together like fine wines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 60th birthday, here\u2019s to growing even older and becoming care home neighbours soon enough.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memorable 60th birthday quotes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a meaningful quote rather than a funny message for a 60th birthday? We\u2019ve scoured the web to find the best and most memorable 60th birthday quotes for you to use in your loved one\u2019s card:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAge is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don\u2019t mind, it doesn\u2019t matter.\u201d \u2013 Jack Benny<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith mirth and laughter, let old wrinkles come\u201d \u2013 William Shakespeare<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBirthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most, live the longest.\u201d \u2013 Larry Lorenzoni<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.\u201d \u2013 Lucille Ball<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGrowing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.\u201d \u2013 Chili Davis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou don&#8217;t get older, you get better.&#8221; \u2014 Shirley Bassey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now that you\u2019ve got a full bank of ideas on what to write in a 60th birthday card, it\u2019s time to get writing!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still on the hunt for the perfect gift? If so, peruse our selection of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cards with a gift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can find something suitable for every 60-year-old.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, of course, if you\u2019ve got another birthday fast approaching and need a bit more assistance, then be sure to check out the rest of our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/category\/what-to-write\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what-to-write<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0suggestions including, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/what-to-write-50th-birthday-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to write in a 50th birthday card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/best-milestone-birthday-messages\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best milestone birthday messages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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