To say that motherhood is complicated is like saying “the Sistine Chapel is a nice little drawing.” Motherhood marks the start of (at least) one life, and the profound transformation of another. Lives that in all their complexity will extend beyond death. So here’s to all mothers, biological or otherwise, and to those who will be. Motherhood is forever!
“Wise children always choose a mother who was a shocking flirt in her maiden days, and so had several offers before she accepted their fortunate papa.” ~J.M. Barrie
“No one is ever quite ready. Parenthood chooses you and you open your eyes and recognize that of all the balls there ever were, this is the one you should not drop. It’s not a question of choice.” ~Marisa de los Santos
“A woman giving birth has pain because her time has come. But when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.” ~John 16:21
“(Yet) being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation.” ~Robert A. Heinlein
“24/7: Once you sign on to be a mother, that’s the only shift they offer.” ~Jodi Picoult
“Behind all your stories is always your mother’s story. Because hers is where yours begin.” ~Mitch Albom
“Mothers are all slightly insane.” ~J. D. Salinger
“Mrs. Darling put her hand to her heart and cried, ‘Oh, why can’t you remain like this forever?’ This was all that passed between them on the subject, but henceforth Wendy knew that she must grow up. You always know after you are two. Two is the beginning of the end.” ~J.M. Barrie
“It was some long-since-forgotten atrocity (homework? weekend chores?) that led to my decision to run away forever. I was surprised at the coolness of Mom’s reaction: ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Yes!’ ‘OK.’ That was it. Just ‘OK.’ And then she proceeded to pack my lunch. She was obviously anxious to get rid of me.” ~The Day I Ran Away
“Tell me what you’ll do if you’re captured by the coyotes… Well, that might work, but does your mother live near here?” ~Charles M. Schulz
“Our heroine knew that the mother would always leave the window open for her children to fly back by; so they stayed away for years and had a lovely time.” ~J.M. Barrie
“Children are knives, my mother once said. They don’t mean to, but they cut. And yet we cling to them, don’t we, we clasp them until the blood flows.” ~Joanne Harris
“The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant, and let the air out of the tires.” ~Dorothy Parker
“Guilt to motherhood is like grapes to wine” ~Fay Weldon
“And what’s her reward for enduring all that pain? She gets pushed aside when she’s disfigured by birth, her children soon leave, her beauty is gone. Women, who struggle and suffer pain to ensure the continuation of the human race, make much tougher and more courageous soldiers than all those big-mouthed freedom-fighting heroes put together.” ~Anne Frank
“In our country we call this type of mother love teng ai. It is composed of two characters. The first means pain; the second means love. That is a mother’s love.” ~Lisa See
“It’s come at last,” she thought, “the time when you can no longer stand between your children and heartache.” ~Betty Smith
“Someday you’re gonna look back on this moment of your life as such a sweet time of grieving. You’ll see that you were in mourning and your heart was broken, but your life was changing.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert
Lovely tribute to deserving, amazing moms! Happy Mother’s Day!
Thanks, Mitch! This is share-worthy.
My privilege, Robin.
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What a wonderful post! ❣️❣️❣️
So glad you enjoyed it, Luisa!
Truly my pleasure, dear Mitch.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers! We men know that it’s truly you all that is the glue holding our families together. 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day and thank you Mitch for this tribute to Mothers, it was beautiful!
My privilege, Kamina!
So true. My mother died 41 years ago. I’ve lived two-thirds of my life without her, yet she’s present every day.
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What a beautiful post. I really enjoyed all the quotes!
Delighted to hear that, Brenda.
Great post, great quotes
Thanks, L.G.
What a wonderful post. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, non-mothers, those who want to be mothers, those with mothers, those without mothers, etc.
Anne Frank was wise beyond her time. Society dismisses mothers. Still happens to this day.
How right you are.
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very nice
I love the quote about the mother’s story (about where you begin). Cool collection of quotes – equally heartwarming images of motherhood👏👏👏
Beautifully written! Mom’s love is unconditional 💐
Thank you, Priti.
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So much truth in so few words,thank you for this!
My privilege, KaaYee.
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Oh, goodness! The quotes! 🥹! You have a gift!
Thank you!
Peach
My pleasure, Peach. I do enjoy curating images and quotes.
Simply beautiful.
Thank you, Colin.
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Thank you especially for these quotations … some new to me and many re-read as new this year.
My pleasure, Maren.
No matter how old they kid, they are still your children and you care and worry about them every day.
In my opinion, this is the most desirous outcome of a successful motherhood: “I can have no greater joy than to hear my children are walking in the truth.” ~3 John 1:4. Thank you for sharing interesting pics and quotes, Mitch. 🙂
My pleasure, Nancy. And I agree.
I like your opening sentence.😂
Thank you, Mitzy.
Love the pics and quotes! A beautiful tribute to moms!
Thank you, Peggy!
Wonderful Post 🧡❤️💝
God bless you 🏵️
Grettings 🌎🇪🇦
Greetings, PK, and God bless you.