- People
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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
- Drive
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- Nov 07, 2020
I had a suit made for me when I was five. It was double-breasted, mohair and purple. My mother was very particular about clothing - it always used to have to go back into the plastic and it used to drive me insane.
- Language
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- Nov 07, 2020
Poetry is the elder sister of history, the mother of language, the ancestress of civilization.
- Fly
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- Nov 07, 2020
What's weird is having your mother fly in on an aeroplane with your face on the side of it.
- Money
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- Nov 07, 2020
I asked my mother could I have an instrument. She said, 'Well if you go out and save your money.' So I went and got - I made me a shine box. I went out and started shining shoes, and I'd bring whatever I made.
- Grateful
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother doesn't have much of a social life with other A-list people. Which in a way I'm very grateful for, because if I do make something of my career I will be able to say it wasn't because I was a Chaplin.
- Choose
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- Nov 07, 2020
Without Khomeini, we would not be where we are. What a pity that, when pregnant with him, his mother did not choose to have an abortion.
- House
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- Nov 07, 2020
When my father was arrested, we didn't know where they had him. My mother found him at the house of torture. It was called Villa Triste.
- King
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother used to play cards with King Farouk. He believed she brought good luck to him - she was his mascot.
- Boy
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was a fat little boy when I was 10 years old! My mother, who didn't speak any English at all, said, 'I know the only thing is to put him in an English boarding school. The food will be so horrible that he'll lose his weight.'
- Children
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- Nov 07, 2020