Celebrate the love, strength, and wisdom of mothers and maternal figures with heartfelt Mother’s Day quotes.
Mom… mother… mama… mum…
Whatever name she goes by, mothers all over the world spend their days, and often their nights, selflessly pouring their love into their children. But there’s one day that should be all about her.
And as Mother’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the deeply positive impact that maternal love, guidance, and wisdom have had in your life.
Whether you're seeking words to express your love and gratitude for your own mother or looking for inspiration as a parent yourself, these Mother’s Day quotes capture the tender essence of motherhood.
Join us as we celebrate and appreciate the immeasurable contributions of mothers everywhere.
1. “This Mother's Day my wish for you is that you know how much you truly mean to me. There hasn't been a day in my life where I haven't loved you. Happy Mother's Day.”
2. “Anyone can have a mom, but only I have the world's greatest mom! Happy Mother's Day!”
3. “Mothers are the people who love us for no good reason. And those of us who are mothers know it's the most exquisite love of all.”
Maggie Gallagher
4. “Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.”
5. “I am the person I am today, because of the love, strength, and time my mom has given to me. Happy Mother's Day!”
6. “A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's.”
7. “A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.”
Victor Hugo
8. “Life began with waking up and loving my mother's face.”
George Eliot
9. “Happy Mother's Day, mom. I couldn't have picked a better mom for myself than you.”
10. “My mother has always been my emotional barometer and my guidance. I was lucky enough to get to have one woman who truly helped me through everything.”
Emma Stone
11. “It takes someone really brave to be a mother, someone strong to raise a child and someone special to love someone more than herself.”
12. “A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.”
Honoré de Balzac
13. “No matter what my mom and I go through. No matter how much we argue as mother and son. In the end, she is always there for me, and I love her for that. Happy Mother's Day”
14. “Thank you for raising me as your own. Happy Mother's Day to a wonderful woman!”
15. “A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one can take.”
16. “Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to the kindest and most loving mom a kid could ever ask for. Love, you, mom!”
17. “If you are a mom, you are a superhero, period.”
18. “I love my mom because she gave me everything: she gave me love, she gave me her soul, and she gave me her time. Happy Mother's Day!”
19. “The life of a mother is the life of a child: you are two blossoms on a single branch.”
20. “If love is as sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.”
Stevie Wonder
21. “A mother's hug lasts long after she lets go.”
22. “Happy Mother's Day Mom! I feel so blessed to have you as my mom. Thanks for always believing in me and doing so much for me. I love you!”
23. “There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.”
24. “Mommy, thank you for looking after us so well and making every day so much fun. Have a very happy Mother's Day!”
25. “I am strong because a strong mother raised me.”
26. “To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.”
Maya Angelou
27. “To the woman who taught me the importance of kindness and compassion, Happy Mother's Day!”
28. “Happy Mother's Day to the best mom in the universe!”
29. “Strength, connection, and spirit are all things reflected between a daughter and her mother.”
30. “Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely mothers in the world.”
31. “Mom, you've been an amazing role model and the source of unconditional love my whole life. Thanks for being you. Happy Mother's Day, mom!”
32. “The world needs our mothers.”
Liya Kebede
33. “Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother.”
34. “Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.”
35. “Mom, you're my greatest blessing. Happy Mothers' Day!”
36. “Mothers are like glue. Even when you can't see them, they're still holding the family together.”
Susan Gale
37. “I couldn't be more blessed to have a mother like you. Happy Mother's Day!”
38. “Thanks mom for always being there for me whenever I have needed you. Happy Mother's Day!”
39. “Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There's no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.”
Gail Tsukiyama
40. “Wishing you a very special Mother's Day. Thank you for always being there for me!”
41. “Wishing you a fabulous Mother's Day! You're the best mom I could have asked for.”
42. “Mom, for all the times that I forgot to thank you. For all the special things you do. For all the words that sometimes go unspoken. I need say; No, I need you to know, that I love you. Happy Mother's Day!”
43. “I'm so lucky to call you mom. Happy Mother's Day!”
44. “To the person who has done more for me than anyone in this world, I love you! Happy Mother's Day.”
45. “Mom, thank you for everything. You've taught me to be a good person with values and morals. I love you so much!”
46. “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.”
Robert Browning
Celebrate the power of maternal love and the strength of mothers everywhere with these beautiful Mother's Day quotes.
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