It’s not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it.
Mothers possess a power beyond that of a king on his throne.
The best place to cry is on a mother’s arms.
Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall. A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.
A mother is clothed with strength and dignity, laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks her words are wise and she gives instructions with kindness.
A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.
A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.
Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind.