- Me
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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
- Music
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- Nov 07, 2020
My first ambition in life, I made up my mind I was going to become Miles Davis. I studied music, music theory. I played trumpet for nine years. One day, my mother explained, 'You can't be Miles Davis. There's one, and he's got that job.'
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am pro-life, I believe in exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother. That's my position, take it or leave it.
- My Own
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- Nov 07, 2020
That's so different in Hong Kong when I'm using my own mother language, I can treat the line in one thousand different ways, with many different reactions.
- Conversation
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was told by my mother at the age of five that I was going to be a doctor, and that was the end of the conversation. I was presented with a toy stethoscope and told to learn how to use it.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
My parents were early converts to Christianity in my part of Nigeria. They were not just converts; my father was an evangelist, a religious teacher. He and my mother traveled for thirty-five years to different parts of Igboland, spreading the gospel.
- Face
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- Nov 07, 2020
I wish I looked more like my mother, but I think I look like my father. I wish I had one of those naturally beautiful faces. Or a more quirky face. I'm right down the middle: not interesting enough, not pretty enough.
- Hair
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- Nov 07, 2020
I permed my hair 12 years ago, because I always wanted a perm, but my mother would never let me have one! I got a lot of stick, but I didn't care - I loved the curls. The growing out was the difficult part!
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mum's advice is never to whine to my friends, so they never see the other side of me. I save all my problems for my mother.
- Equal
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- Nov 07, 2020
The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.
- Laughter
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- Nov 07, 2020
If there's one thing I could attribute my strength to, I would say it's the gift of laughter, which I inherited from my mother's side.
- Nov 07, 2020