“My mother was a single mom, and most of the women I know are strong.”
Mothers are the first teachers, the last phone call, and the voice in your head long after you have left home. These quotes capture the tireless, often thankless, always essential work of motherhood — and the love that fuels it.
“Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.”
“My mother was a single mom, and most of the women I know are strong.”
“My mom has always said that if I get a big head, she'll take me out of this business as quickly as I got into it.”
“It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.”
“When I was a new mom, I used to think that life was going to be balanced, and I strived for that. But life is crazy!”
“I love those hockey moms. You know what they say the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull is? Lipstick.”
“My mom passed away a day before high school started, and her dream was for me to be a full rock and roll guy, and play drums in a band.”
“My mom started smoking when she was 11. She went to the hill next door to try her first cigarette. She set the entire hill on fire, but it didn't deter her.”
“It's fun to play mom. Last I knew I was playing a 17-year-old who graduated.”
“Being the only man in the household with my mom definitely helped me grow up fast.”
“My mother taught me to treat a lady respectfully.”
“And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.”
“If I have any talent at all it's from God, and my mom, who was on Capitol Records also.”
“My mom was always the support. I can always go out to her and she'll always find the positive in things.”
“And to this day, my Mom is my role model.”
“Sunscreen is my number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 tip. I'm a fanatic, partially because I live in L.A. and have fair skin and freckles, and partially because of my kids. My mom always made me wear sunscreen and I'm trying to be that mom for them.”