For me, the word “mother” is synonymous with love. It is indeed from my mother’s example that I learned what it truly means to have unconditional love for another human being. There for every major milestone and setback that I have ever experienced, my mother has been my coach, teammate and cheerleader in the game of life. She has served as a constant reminder that whether I am up or down, in or out, right on time or missing in action, I am always loved!
In honor of Mother’s Day, I have identified ten Mother’s Day quotes that reflect what my mother means to me. How wonderful it is to know that others in the world feel as blessed as I do to have someone who believes in them no matter what they do, cries with them when they are hurting and rejoices with them when they succeed! We should celebrate our mothers, not just on Mother’s Day, but every day.
I have listed my ten favorite Mother’s Day quotes in no particular order of significance; each is profound in its own right. My own personal reflections can be found in bold after each quote.
Mother’s Day Quote #1:
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” – Washington Irving
At times, a mother is the only person who cares to listen to what is in our hearts and on our minds. She is the one that we can count on to love us for whom we are, not what we do.
Mother’s Day Quote #2:
“And so our mothers and grandmothers have, more often than not anonymously, handed on the creative spark, the seed of the flower they themselves never hoped to see — or like a sealed letter they could not plainly read.” –Alice Walker
A mother may possibly be the only person in your life who wants you to outdo her! Mothers always want the best for their children – beyond that what they have enjoyed or experienced in their own lives.
Mother’s Day Quote #3:
When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes of a child, I saw the woman who helped me give birth to myself.” -Nancy Friday
Children look to their mothers to fulfill their needs. With the passage of time, our mothers encourage us to become independent, find our own voice, and think for ourselves. People are born and re-born through their mothers!
Mother’s Day Quote #4:
“The mother-child relationship is paradoxical and, in a sense, tragic. It requires the most intense love on the mother’s side, yet this very love must help the child grow away from the mother, and to become fully independent.” –Erich Fromm
Mothers have the tough challenge of learning to let go. This is a sometimes painful but necessary process that is made possible by love.
Mother’s Day Quote #5:
“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” –Abraham Lincoln
Mother’s seem to have a direct line to God. What a difference a praying mom makes!
Mother’s Day Quote #6:
“I cannot forget my mother. She is my bridge. When I needed to get across, she steadied herself long enough for me to run across safely”. –Renita Weems
In times of trouble and distress, a mother’s heart provides a haven. This haven is one that I have retreated to many times in my life to gain courage and strength for life’s battles.
Mother’s Day Quote #7:
Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to ‘jump at de sun.’ We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.” -Zora Neale Hurston
A mother is a most talented motivational speaker. She encourages her child to always aim high in life.
Mother’s Day Quote #8:
“A mother is someone who dreams great dreams for you, but then she lets you chase the dreams you have for yourself and loves you just the same.” -Author Unknown
The individual paths that we travel in life may not necessarily be the ones our mothers envisioned for us, but isn’t it great to have someone who cares enough to dream big for you?
Mother’s Day Quote #9:
“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” -Oprah Winfrey
Those we call “mother” may not have given birth to us, but they have been by our side – nurturing, guiding and comforting us every step of the way.
Mother’s Day Quote #10:
“Women are aristocrats, and it is always the mother who makes us feel that we belong to the better sort.” -John Lancaster Spalding
Ask a child who grew up in poverty, but always felt wealthy because of their mother. Our mothers teach us that no matter what the circumstances, we must hold our head up high and know that we are somebody. It is from our mothers that we learn dignity.
May these Mother’s Day quotes serve as a reminder to mothers everywhere of their immense value. You are a blessing not only to your children, but to the world. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
