Mother’s Day is creeping closer and many you have probably already started thinking about how you’re going to surprise mom on May 13th. We also already know how amazing our mothers are, embodying many amazing qualities such as strength, compassion, kindness, patience and, of course, love unlike any other.
To try and capture a little of this essence of this truly unique and multi-levelled spirit of motherhood, we’ve collected some of the best quotes from influential figures from history and more recent times to help you remember just how awesome moms really are.
All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
When you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.” – Mitch Albom
“Acceptance, tolerance, bravery, compassion. These are the things my mom taught me.” – Lady Gaga
“The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.” – Honoré de Balzac
“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.” – Princess Diana
“There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.” – Jill Churchill
“We are born of love; Love is our mother.” – Rumi
To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.” – Maya Angelou
“Mothers can forgive anything! Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn from you.” – Louisa May Allcot
“Sooner or later we all quote our mothers.” – Bern Williams
We hope that these thoughts from influential figures throughout history give you a little extra inspiration when it comes to your Mother’s Day surprises this year. Remember, what truly counts on May 13th is that you show her just how special she is to you and, of course, to make her smile.
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