155 Mother’s Day Quotes To Express Your Love

Take a look at these beautiful mother's day quotes to express your love and gratitude towards your mom.

Mother's Day is just around the corner. To some, it's a celebration of life, nurturing and love. To others, it's an opportunity to get flowers or chocolate and to say thank you for all the unconditional love they have been blessed with over a lifetime.

There are numerous ways to give your mom a memorable gift and make her feel special, such as purchasing gifts for her or writing her a poem, but nothing beats a sweet quote from your little or grown-up heart!

Yes, you can use these quotes to show your love and respect for your mother on this special day. You can also use them to inspire and motivate someone close to you.

Short And Sweet Mother’s Day Quotes

You don't need to compose an essay to show your love for your mother. These beautiful words will make her mother's day card extra special. Or use the quotes below to create your own unique message.

Then give her a thoughtful present or a personalized photo album. Sometimes the simplest messages express the deepest feelings of gratitude to your mother.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Kahil Gibran

Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind.

My mother is a walking miracle.

The world needs our mothers.

A mother understands what a child does not say.

A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.

There is nothing as sincere as a mother’s kiss.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Saleem Sharma

A mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin.

Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face.

We are born of love; love is our mother.

There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Debasish Mridha

A mother’s love is more beautiful than any fresh flower.

A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.

All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.

A mother is the one who fills your heart in the first place.

Mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled.

Funny Mothers Day Quotes

Is your mother recognized for her wit? This year's Mother's Day card or present should make her grin and chuckle. These amusing quotes are great for all moms because they are about real-life circumstances and their resilience as a mother.

She'll love the funny remarks on being a mom and the special bond between moms and their kids.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Chinese Proverb

There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.

If evolution really works, how come mothers have only two hands?

Any mother could do the jobs of several air traffic controllers with ease.

I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then, I want to move in with them.

The phrase ’working mother’ is redundant.

Mom, I love you, even though I’ll never accept your friend request.

Mother'S Day Quotes

When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.

It’s not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it.

We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.

God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.

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Mother'S Day Quotes - Robert Brault

A mom forgives us all our faults, not to mention one or two we don’t even have.

In the end, mothers are always right. No one else tells the truth.

An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest.

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.

Any mother could perform the jobs of several air-traffic controllers with ease.

Inspirational Mother’s Day Quotes

Sometimes all a mother needs is a little bit of encouragement. Encourage her by expressing how much she means to you. These inspiring Mother's Day quotes would look excellent on home decor that she may use to constantly be reminded of what's most important in life.

These Mother's Day quotes talk about how important she is to her family. How she helps, teaches, and encourages each member every day.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Linda Wooten

Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had.

My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.

Mother—that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries.

Mothers possess a power beyond that of a king on his throne.

Mothers can look through a child’s eyes and see tomorrow.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Edwin Chapin

No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.

Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.

I can imagine no heroism greater than motherhood.

A mother is a mother still, the holiest thing alive.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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To a child’s ear, ‘mother’ is magic in any language.

To the world, you are a mother, but to your family, you are the world.

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The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.

St. Therese of Lisieux

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The mother’s heart is the child’s school-room.

Acceptance, tolerance, bravery, compassion. These are the things my mom taught me.

Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.

Heart Touching Mother’s Day Quotes

These lovely quotes can show your mother how much you admire and respect her. Don't forget to tell her how much you appreciate her daily efforts on behalf of the whole family.

Remind her of your affection with a flower bouquet or a note. With a photo of the whole family, these quotes will be touching and beautiful!

Mother'S Day Quotes - Stevie Wonder

If love is as sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.

A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.

A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.

A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.

The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children.

When you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Mitch Albom

In the mother’s eyes, her smile, her stroking touch, the child reads the message: ‘You are there!’

Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs since the payment is pure love.

There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Robert Browning

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.

Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.

A mother’s love is everything. It is what brings a child into this world. It is what molds their entire being. When a mother sees her child in danger, she is literally capable of anything. Mothers have lifted cars off of their children and destroyed entire dynasties. A mother’s love is the strongest energy known to man.

There is no velvet so soft as a mother’s lap, no rose as lovely as her smile, no path so flowery as that imprinted with her footsteps.

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.

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Mother’s Day Quotes For Mom

Our mothers are our heroes and greatest pillars of support, but we rarely express our appreciation. Now is the ideal opportunity to personalize a photo book, wall art, or gift.

To celebrate your mother's day, send her these lovely thoughts on motherhood, whether she's new to the role or has raised children for a lifetime.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Leroy Brownlow

Mother is the heartbeat in the home; and without her, there seems to be no heartthrob.

Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.

William Makepeace Thackeray

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My Mother: She is beautiful, softened at the edges and tempered with a spine of steel. I want to grow old and be like her.

When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.

The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.

Mother'S Day Quotes

A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.

It may be possible to gild pure gold, but who can make his mother more beautiful?

There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood.

Elder M. Russell Ballard

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Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person’s everything.

Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Susan Gale

Only mothers can think of the future because they give birth to it in their children.

Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary – it’s an act of infinite optimism.

My mother was my role model before I even knew what that word was.

To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.

Mother’s Day Quotes For Grandma

We love our grandmothers dearly. This year, honor your grandmother as much as you honor your mother. After all, she has passed on her mothering skills to several generations.  

These quotes from her grandchildren, children, and children-in-law will show her how much she is loved.

Mother'S Day Quotes

There’s no place like home except Grandma’s.

My grandmother is my angel on earth.

Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete.

I know what it is like to be brought up with unconditional love. In my life that came from my grandmother.

If nothing is going well, call your grandmother.

Grandmothers are the people who take delight in hearing babies breathing into the telephone.

Mother'S Day Quotes

A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend.

Grandmas hold our tiny hands for just a little while…but our hearts forever.

Everything I am, you helped me to be.

As mothers and daughters, we are connected with one another. My mother is the bones of my spine, keeping me straight and true. She is my blood, making sure it runs rich and strong. She is the beating of my heart. I cannot now imagine life without her.

Grandmas are short on criticism and long on love.

Mother'S Day Quotes

Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a grandmother.

It’s such a grand thing to be a mother of a mother—that’s why the world calls her grandmother.

Grandmothers always have time to talk and make you feel special.

Mother's Day Quotes For An Aunt

Many aunts act as second mothers and confidantes. In a letter to your cherished aunt, use one of these touching quotes. She'll adore the effort you put into showing her you care.

Add these lines to a personalized Mother's Day card to honor her as an aunt and your special bond.

Mother'S Day Quotes

Great sisters get promoted to aunt.

God couldn’t be everywhere so he created aunts.

Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.

Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.

An aunt is a safe haven for a child. Someone who will keep your secrets and is always on your side.

The best aunts aren’t substitute parents, they’re co-conspirators.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Daryl Gregory

Aunt ― a double blessing. You love like a parent and act like a friend.

An aunt is always there for all the times when you need a second mom.

An aunt is someone special to remember with warmth, think of with pride, and cherish with love.

Aunt: A cherished friend and personal cheerleader who will always see you through rose-colored glasses.

I smile because you’re my aunt. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it.

Mother'S Day Quotes

An aunt makes life a little sweeter.

Aunt; like a mom only cooler.

An aunt grows more treasured as time goes by.

Only an aunt can give hugs like a mother, can keep secrets like a sister and share love like a friend.

Mother's Day Quotes For A Sister

Our mommy sisters deserve to hear how fantastic they are as sisters, friends, and mothers. Tell her how much you admire her with one of these encouraging messages. And as an added treat, include a box of chocolates, flowers, or a nice present.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Cali Rae Turner

The best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend.

Nothing is really lost until your mom can’t find it.

A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher

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Mom: a title just above queen.

I have so much of you in my heart.

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.

Mother'S Day Quotes - Isadora James

To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confident – it is to have a soulmate for life.

Your sisters are the only people in the world who know what it’s like to have been brought up the way you were.

Time passes quickly but one thing always lasts – the love and support found in you.

An older sister is a friend and defender — a listener, conspirator, a counselor and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too.

Mother's Day Quotes For A Friend

Our friends are a fantastic source of support. Let your friend know how much you admire her as a mother by sending one of these messages. Alternately, use the quotes to generate a unique and meaningful message.

Mother'S Day Quotes

You are a gift from God a friend that I can count on and a wonderful model of a mother.

The love and compassion you’ve always carried in your heart makes you a wonderful mother and a beloved friend.

Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.

Cheryl Lacey Donovan

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There will be so many times you feel like you failed. But in the eyes, heart, and mind of your child you are super mom.

By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.

It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters.

Mother'S Day Quotes

There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family.

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.

It’s not that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but it’s your best friends who are your diamonds.

You are far more precious than jewels.

Mother's Day Quotes For Moms In Heaven

You loved your mother very much, and now that she is no longer with you, you feel quite lonely. We completely understand this feeling.

That's why I believe that these Mother's Day Quotes in Heaven will allow you to honor her and convey your absolute affection for her. while hoping it brings you peace and comfort as well.

Mother'S Day Quotes

I'll always remember the things you have taught me and how much you love me.

I know you are listening from above. There's nothing that I value more than your love. No matter where I am or what I'm doing, your memories will always keep me smiling.

Mother, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you're always at our side.

No matter what age … I'll always need you mom. Happy mother’s day!

Now I know why you always told me to be strong. You knew that one day I would need strength  to bear your loss.

Dear mom, if I had a flower for every time I thought of you … I could walk in my own garden forever.

Mother'S Day Quotes

My mother taught me many things in life, except how to get through life without her.

In life, we loved you dearly, in death, we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever feel. Happy mother’s day mom.

Mother your death has caged me in this misery, agony and pain. It hurts me a lot but at least it has set you free. I love you and I miss you mom!! Happy mother’s day Maa!

My mother is a never ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune. Happy Mother’s day mom.

Mother's Day Quotes From Son

Celebrate the life and motherhood of your mother with the best Happy Mother's Day Quotes from Son in the collection below.

Mother'S Day Quotes

You are a ray of sunshine in my life. I am so thankful that you’re my mother.

Happy Mother’s Day! I am so thankful for everything you have taught me and the new things I continue to learn from you each day.

The one person a man can always count on is his mom. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and best friend. Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day. You have been one person I can always count on since a young age. I’ll never forget all that you’ve done for me.

Happy Mother’s Day! A mother is a boy’s first true love. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you.

Mother'S Day Quotes

Happy Mother’s Day! To the woman who always has my back, thank you for being more than I could ever ask for.

The world is better because of you, and I feel so lucky to be called your son. I am so thankful for all that you have done for me and continue to do for me.

To the most thoughtful, generous person I Know, I feel so blessed to have you in my life. I’m a lucky son to have such a great mother.

I am blessed to have the best mother in the world, and I could not have asked for a more loving, giving mother.

Happy Mother’s Day. I hope your day brings you as much joy as you have brought to my life.

Mothers Day Quotes From Daughter

Don't forget the perfect Mother's Day gift to match the sentiments! Show your mom what a fantastic first best friend she is with these messages. These messages will not only inspire her but also make her feel great about raising her darling daughter.

Mother'S Day Quotes

Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who raised me into the strong, independent woman I am today.

You’re the best listener, the best cook, the best friend, the best Mom I could ever ask for. Happy Mother’s day!”

I love you to the moon and back, Mom! Thank you for always inspiring me to live, love, and laugh!

Every day I feel so lucky to call you my Mom. Enjoy today, you deserve it!

Happy Mother’s Day to the best Mom in the world! I’ll always cherish our movie nights, cooking experiments, and laughter!

Happy Mother’s Day to the best role model I could have ever asked for!

Mother's Day Quotes From Husband

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day message for your partner? Take a look at the messages below. These Mother's Day messages are a great way to tell her how much she means to you and how well she has done parenting your children. 

Mother'S Day Quotes

Thanks for making home the happiest place to be. Happy Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother’s Day to a woman who truly does it all! I love you so much! Thank you for everything you do for us!

Happy Mother’s Day to the best mother and wife in the world. What would we all do without you?

How did I get so lucky in marrying you? You continue to inspire this family every day. We love you!

We all love you like crazy, and feel so blessed to have you. Happy Mother’s Day.

… Remembering a mother's love on the day dedicated to honoring it is important. Honoring her by remembering her is even more important.

We hope that these Mother's Day quotes will do a great job of summing up your feelings toward your mom, and will hopefully make her feel well-appreciated and loved on Mother's Day.

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there. Be sure to show her your love, respect, and gratitude this holiday!

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