- Opera
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- Nov 07, 2020
Mother Quotes
On mothers, their advice, and what stays with us.
Several of these lines trace back to childhood impressions left by a mother's words, whether about appearance, privacy, or simply keeping close watch. For prayer-toned reflections, see Prayers.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have an older sister who sounds, unfortunately, exactly like me, and we sound like our mother did.
- Name
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- Nov 07, 2020
Before I pass, I want to start an orphanage and name it after my mother. She worked with kids all her life.
- Legend
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think of legacy: I want plaques on the wall. I want a farm for my dad. I want an orphanage, preferably two, named after my mother. I want to positively and tangibly help the lives of millions of people and die a legend.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020
I dress in a sophisticated and classy way - I always dress in a way I know my mother wouldn't be embarrassed to see.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
For the spouse of someone in the service, you are your own provider, your own lover, you own best friend while that person's gone - the mother and father if you have kids.
- Magic
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- Nov 07, 2020
In 'Bayou Magic,' I bring in the cultural tradition of African mermaids - Mami Wata, the mother goddesses.
- Imagination
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- Nov 07, 2020
I always wanted to write for children. When I was growing up, we were really poor. My mother had left, and it was all a mess. So I lived in my head a lot, and I would get lots of books for Christmas - from librarians and teachers - and they just fed my imagination.
- Girl
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother and my father always had me in ballet and dance, and I sang in a girl's group.
- Home
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- Nov 07, 2020