- 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
- Desire
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- Nov 07, 2020
If you desire to drain to the dregs the fullest cup of scorn and hatred that a fellow human being can pour out for you, let a young mother hear you call dear baby 'it.'
- Family
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- Nov 07, 2020
My childhood name that my father gave me, my mother, my grandmother, grandfather, family and friends all call me T.I.P.
- Sexy
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- Nov 07, 2020
Especially for young girls growing up, it would be lovely to see strong women who don't necessarily need to be sexy or find that interesting. Or have to be the girlfriend or the mother. They can play complex characters that you want to follow and make you believe that you can be strong as well.
- Mind
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother was Protestant, and in her mind life was more about work and obligations and responsibilities.
- Community
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother at the age of 65 decided she was going to run for mayor. She had never run for public office, and she decided she wanted to try and do some things for the community.
- Dream
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- Nov 07, 2020
Across the globe, regardless of nationality or financial status, there is a common dream every mother has for her children - for them to live full, healthy and productive lives. As a mother, I share that dream for my children.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
A spirit is, like, your mother, my dad, who've made it. They can come around, but they come around in a loving way because they've already made it to God. Most people make it.
- Bird
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother was known as the 'bird lady' of the neighborhood. Anything injured, or any unusual creature somebody found, they would always come to our doorstep.
- Nov 07, 2020
Never say anything on the phone that you wouldn't want your mother to hear at your trial.
- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother wanted me to understand that as a woman I could do pretty much whatever I wanted to, that I didn't have to use sex or sexuality to define myself.
- Discipline
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- Nov 07, 2020
It takes as much discipline to be a mother and a wife as it does to do anything else.
- Footage
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother tried really hard to protect us, but occasionally, after afternoon cartoons of whatever was on... the nightly news would come on, and I'd see footage from the war zone, and I would hear the word 'Vietnam,' and I would know my dad was over there, and it was a very frightening experience for me.
- Nov 07, 2020
I used to love to play dress-up, where you get your mother's or your grandmother's dresses and high heels.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Everybody's looking for the niche to make the difference. Some people think they see the mother lode in the beautiful people, especially the vote of the beautiful women.
- Tongue
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- Nov 07, 2020
Unlike our neighbours on the mainland of Europe, we have resisted creating an academy to legislate over proper English. We each have our linguistic bugbear, but few of us would want to freeze our mother tongue.
- Progress
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I did my first media interviews after I was announced as a team principal, the first question was, what qualifies you for the job? The second question was, did your husband place you in the role? And the third was, how are you going to do your job as a mother? I was speechless to think that we were not making any progress.
- Different Kinds
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- Nov 07, 2020