There is something about quotes and proverbs that stirs the soul and warms the heart.
We wanted to do something special for Mother’s day. So, as a tribute to Mothers everywhere we picked some of our favorite proverbs and quotes.
Quotes about mothers from famous people.
“When I was a child, my mother said to me, ‘If you become a soldier, you’ll be a general. If you become a monk you’ll end up as the pope.’ Instead I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.” ~ Pablo Picasso
“All that I am or hope to be I owe to my angel mother. I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
“The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.” ~ Honore de Balzac
“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” ~Theodore Hesburgh
Proverbs About Mothers
Every culture values the influence of a mother on the upbringing of children. See this common theme among these proverbs from around the world.
Every beetle is a gazelle in the eyes of its mother. ~Moorish Proverb
A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest. ~Irish Proverb
God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. – Jewish Proverb
Who takes the child by the hand, takes the mother by the heart. ~Danish/German Proverb
To understand your parent’s love you must raise children yourself. ~ Chinese Proverb
For a bit of humor, we will leave you with a funny George Bush quote
“I do not like broccoli. And I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. Now I’m President of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli.” ~ George Bush
Feel free to share your favorite mother’s day quotes in the comments below.
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Danny lives in Hong Kong but is originally from Australia. He is Married to Maggie and together they have two children with whom they enjoy sharing and enjoying an exciting life with daily. Danny's passions are freedom, adventure and discovery, mainly in nature and science but also spiritually. He is a great believer in living in the NOW.
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