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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
- God
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- Nov 07, 2020
God has given you your country as cradle, and humanity as mother; you cannot rightly love your brethren of the cradle if you love not the common mother.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother told me I was begging her to be an actor when I was four. My father and my grandfather saw at least one or two movies a week; they were film buffs, so I guess it just rubbed off on me. And now it's kind of become a way of life for me.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother told me I was begging her to be an actor when I was four. My father and my grandfather saw at least one or two movies a week; they were film buffs, so I guess it just rubbed off on me.
- Experience
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- Nov 07, 2020
To be a mother is a magical experience. The whole body is transformed by this.
- Family
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- Nov 07, 2020
With the counseling of my family doctor, my mother ended up turning to Weight Watchers and their children's program. I went to weekly meetings, got counseling and would exercise with my peers who were my size. It was the first time I saw a proper children's portion size, and it wasn't two burgers, it was one.
- Casts
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- Nov 07, 2020
There is one simple Divinity found in all things, one fecund Nature, preserving mother of the universe insofar as she diversely communicates herself, casts her light into diverse subjects, and assumes various names.
- Nov 07, 2020
In the mother of parliaments, it is not too much to ask that our politicians stand up for all our best interests.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am a mother with kids in the public schools. People should know that. I'm not just some policy maker who's totally detached from the rest of the community.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Dad correctly said to me, 'Gina, you'll rue the day if I let you take your mother's shares for the benefit of the children.' He was right.
- Feel
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother told me I was dancing before I was born. She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months.
- Money
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- Nov 07, 2020
I traveled with my mother, Lela, and there was never enough money. I always had to roll down my silk stockings and carry a doll when we bought train tickets so I could go half-fare. If we had $3, we always figured how to tip for the trunks and still eat.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother was a journalist, so writing is not unnatural to me.
- Failure
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- Nov 07, 2020
When my father left us, my mother went back to school immediately. She went to school in the day while we were at school, and she worked at night. She worked very hard to never let someone define her as a victim or a failure.
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- Nov 07, 2020