125 Heartfelt Mother's Day Quotes That Capture the Essence of Motherhood
It isn't always pretty, but it's full of love.
You don't need to wait until Mother's Day to let your mom know how you feel about her ... but a lot of us do. That's because, as the great writer Cynthia Ozick said, "We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude."
She really hit the nail on the head with that one. In fact, a lot of times, the words we need to express how we feel about our mothers have already be said — succinctly, humorously, or sweetly — but great thinkers who knew just how to put our emotions into words. So whether you're preparing a toast for Mother's Day brunch , wondering what to write in a Mother's Day card or thinking of the perfect Mother's Day Instagram caption , if you're looking for inspiration, you can always draw upon this list of the best Mother's Day quotes.Some are sweet sayings about our mothers, others are funny observations from real moms, and some work for mother figures, stepmoms and grandmothers, too. Once these writers, actors, comedians and thinkers get you started, you can take it from there.
Looking for more great Mother's Day quotes? Check out these Good Housekeeping guides:
The Best Mother-Daughter Quotes
| The Best Mother-Son Quotes
| The Best Quotes for New Moms
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother . She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.
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