Mothers Day Quotations

Mother’s Day quotes can be witty, practical, wise, hilarious, famous or obscure, but almost always combine that element of “just what I wanted to say” with an added touch of ingenuity. Come Mother’s Day, turn to quotes to find the precise, eloquent and caring words with which to honor Mom.

Find just the right quote with literary quote collections or through the large online selections of well-known and obscure quotations.

Quotes from Family

Maybe you recall a witty statement or anecdote told by a relative or close family friend. Mom herself may have strung together an inspiring one-liner that’s just right for the occasion. Present these quotes on Mother’s Day for a special, personal touch to her day.

With the family gathered around, read off a list of the most hilarious or pithy quotes that you have found. When delivered well, quotes can animate a crowd to hearty laughter, or bring them to tears.

Compile a short collection of your own or someone else’s Mother’s Day quotations. If you or someone you know is a skilled calligrapher, you may be able to create a hand-made keepsake of special quotations.

Our Favorite Quotations on Moms & Motherhood

“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.”
-Mark Twain

"The mother is the one supreme asset of national life; she is more important by far than the successful statesman, or business man, or artist, or scientist."
-Theodore Roosevelt

“All I am, or can be, I owe to my angel mother.”
-Abraham Lincoln

“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.”
-Theodore Hesburgh