Our Mum’s are often the ones with the best advice, the words of wisdom that we remember and share throughout our lives.
Here, we take a look at some of our favourite quotes from personalities and celebrities about their mums, or about being a mum.
On Family Ties & Home Life…
“I remember being absolutely rocked to my core by how profoundly I could love another human being.”
Cheryl Strayed – The now-famous hiker + author of Wild whose biggest adventure yet has been being a mum.
“I came late to motherhood and as a result I tend to look at the world of parenting with the wide eyes of a tourist.”
Liane Moriarty – The best-selling novelist known for observing everyday life.
“You can’t aspire to this magic that takes place as a parent. It’s just incredible.”
Cathy Freeman – The Olympic-gold sprinter + mother who advocates for indigenous rights.
“I’m learning to step back, let go, and watch my daughter soar.”
Maria Shriver - Journalist + rights activist {not to mention, former first lady of California, daughter of Special Olympics founder and niece of US President John F. Kennedy}.
“She always has a smile and a devilish joke on hand, and my life would be so much duller without her.”
Lorde - The singer-songwriter who’s inseparable from her poetic mother.
On Shared Passions…Together, they build businesses, travel, design and drink wine…
“My mother, grandmother and I all have different styles, but we share the same taste.”
Margherita Missoni – The newest designer in the world’s first family of fashion.
“Make great wine. Laugh more, live more, love more!”
Vanya Cullen – The award-winning vintner who learned the roots of the family business from her mom {chief winemaker} and dad.
“We love to eat, we love to drink, we love to explore.”
Camilla Franks – The adventurous designer who travels the world with her mum.
On Motherly Wisdom & Important Lessons Learned…
“If a mother is well, a family is well.”
Dame Quentin Bryce – The first female Governor-General of Australia.
“Educate yourself up to your senses. …dear girls, keep up! Let the world feel you are on its surface, alive!”
Abigail May Alcott – The mother of Little Women author Louisa Mae and 3 other daughters.
“My mother always told me that inaction is not an option. And neither is going it alone.”
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka – The leader of UN Women.
“My grandmother would constantly say, ‘Sister, when you get, give. When you learn, teach.’”
Maya Angelou – Inspiring writer & humanitarian.
“I am prouder of my years as a single mother than of any other part of my life.”
J.K. Rowling – The world-famous word wizard whose foundation disrupts single parent stereotypes.
On Unity & One Global FamilyWomen who’ve channeled their motherly love towards making the world a better place for all children…
“To save a child is a blessing; to save a million is a God-given opportunity.”
Audrey Hepburn – Movie legend & UNICEF ambassador.
“There is nothing sweeter, gentler or softer than water. But water has the power to move mountains.”
Dame Claire Bertschinger – Nurse & aid worker whose photo with Ethiopian children {c. 1984} inspired a song + sparked a global movement.
“Our desire to bring every good thing to our children is a force for good in the world.”
Melinda Gates – The co-chair of the world’s largest private foundation.
“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.”
J.K. Rowling – The once-single mum and word wizard who sparked a worldwide love of reading.
Thanks to Quotabelle for these quotes.
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