- Flung
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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
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother said, Don't worry abot what people think now. Think about whether your children and grandchildren will think you've done well.
- Garry
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- Nov 07, 2020
In 'Mother's Day,' which is directed by legendary director Garry Marshall, I play a mother figure to the character played by Jason Sudeikis from 'Saturday Night Live.' He's a widower, and I'm a mother who's helping him to get over the loss of his wife.
- Kid
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- Nov 07, 2020
When your father directed your mother in 'Orpheus Descending,' the kid's going to be a theater nerd.
- Mom And Dad
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- Nov 07, 2020
My first real acting gig was probably playing Mamillius in my mother's 'Winter's Tale.' My mom and dad are both in theater, so I grew up acting and being a little theater brat as well.
- Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
A mother becomes a true grandmother the day she stops noticing the terrible things her children do because she is so enchanted with the wonderful things her grandchildren do.
- Care
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- Nov 07, 2020
I always went to my sister, because she was older and had the care of me after my mother died.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother and father taught me about black excellence and dynasty. They experienced racism personally, and when something like that happens to you and not around you, you develop a different perception than someone who has never experienced racism a day in their lives.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I had a very feminist mother who exposed me not only to Planned Parenthood - my first job - but also to Betty Friedan and Colette and Naomi Wolf.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
Like my mother, I was always saying, 'I'll fix my life one day.' It became clear when I saw her die without fulfilling her dreams that my time was now or maybe never.
- Dreams
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mother used to sit at the foot of my bed, and she would share her dreams with me.
- Black And White
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have just one black and white photograph left of my mother when she was younger. She was 17 when it was taken and beautiful with wispy curls and eyes that shone like dark marbles.
- Blind
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- Nov 07, 2020
As well as being blind, Ma turned out to have the same mental illness that her mother had had. Between 1986 and 1990, she suffered six schizophrenic bouts, each requiring her to be institutionalised for up to three months.
- Looking
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- Nov 07, 2020
I thought, 'Let's make it a check list. What if I got my education even though I lost my mother, even though my dad is in a shelter?' and looking at these things as hurdles to go over. I could inspire myself.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I guess if there is a big spiritual experience in my life, it is me becoming a mother.
- Nov 07, 2020