- Hero
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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
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
A father who sees his daughter leave in the arms of another man does not feel the same as a mother. It is heartrending for her, too. But it is not the same.
- Free
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother's father was from Brazil - a painter, and not a famous one - and was always broke. But he was a free spirit, a great grandfather.
- Queen
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- Nov 07, 2020
I thought she was just the Queen and he was Prince Philip, and that was just who they were, without thinking about them as a mother or a father or daughter.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
A psychic once read my palm and told me I was my mother's mother in a past life. Isn't that weird?
- Insurance
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother is a Senior Casualty Claims Specialist I, which in layman's terms means the head insurance adjuster!
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
My father was a GP; my mother was a teacher and amateur actress. My father was a bit of a storyteller, but the acting influence must have been from her - yes, put it down to my mother.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I told my mother that I wanted to be an actress, she said, you can't live here and do that, and so I moved out. I was determined to prove her wrong because she was so sure that I was going to go astray. And that's the juice that kept me going.
- Birthday
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- Nov 07, 2020
I believe that at least 70 percent of parenting goes to the mother. In our house, I'm the one who knows about all the school stuff, helps with the homework, organizes the play dates, and remembers the birthday parties.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
I realized relatively early on that I had no desire to be a mother whatsoever. I actually love children, but specifically other people's.
- Better Mother
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have been blessed in my career and I was able to afford the extra procedures and everything to have my children. Does that make me a better mother than someone who cannot afford it? No, of course not.
- Best
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm just a regular mother who's trying to save lives and be the best human being I can be.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
When 1970s feminism hit the United States, women demanded the right to natural childbirth and to have their husband or another support person in the delivery room. My mother gave birth to me during this time.
- Experience
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- Nov 07, 2020