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Good Mother Quotes

Honest words on the work of being a good mother.

Being a good mother isn't presented here as effortless; one quote openly admits falling short on routine and family life while still trying to lead by example. Explore more on Children quotes.

I always tried to do things by example, even though I was not a very good mother regarding routines and family life.

Quotes by Vivienne Westwood

As you are not yet married, and as marriage is the fundamental state of life as well as the unity of the commonwealth, make up your mind whether you are called to this state. If you make up your mind...

Quotes by Vincent McNabb

My current role model is Beyonce. She is such a strong woman. She can do everything. She has kept herself together and has balanced her life perfectly. She is a great singer, great dancer and a great looker and is...

Quotes by Sunidhi Chauhan

I'm terrible at relationships. I consider myself to be smart and a good mother but it's taken me this long to realise you don't have to marry a guy after three days or dump him.

Quotes by Sheena Easton

Art Quotes

Proving I'm a good mother is the one achievement I'm most proud of. It's brought out the best in me.

Quotes by Sheena Easton

For the first five years of Luca's life, I desperately wanted to be a good mother and not to pass on this trauma and darkness that his father and I had experienced, but there's a danger of suffocating your kids,...

Quotes by Janine di Giovanni

We should be the natural home for young mothers. But we're not. Because too often we sound like people who think the only good mother is a married mother.

Quotes by Francis Maude

I am a good mother and I feel proud about it.

Quotes by Emily Mortimer

When you have a good mother and no father, God kind of sits in. It's not enough, but it helps.

Quotes by Dick Gregory

Best Quotes

I have to be very careful, however, because I have no intention of providing an excuse for this behavior. It's an attempt to explain how so many women come from backgrounds where the pressure to be a good mother is...

Quotes by Caleb Carr

If a good mother is one who loves her child more than anyone else in the world, I am not a good mother. I am in fact a bad mother. I love my husband more than I love my children.

Quotes by Ayelet Waldman

A good mother remembers to serve fruit at breakfast, is always cheerful and never yells, manages not to project her own neuroses and inadequacies onto her children, is an active and beloved community volunteer. She remembers to make play dates,...

Quotes by Ayelet Waldman

Being a good mother does not call for the same qualities as being a good housewife; a dedication to keeping children clean and tidy may override an interest in their separate development as individuals.

Quotes by Ann Oakley

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these good mother quotes focus on?
They focus on honesty about motherhood, including admissions of falling short on routines while still trying to lead by example for the Children involved.
Why do people search for good mother quotes?
Many people look for these quotes around holidays or personal milestones, wanting language that validates the effort of motherhood without pretending it's easy.
Is there a quote here about motherhood as an achievement?
Yes, one quote calls proving herself a good mother the achievement she's most proud of, saying it brought out her best.
Do any quotes mention a specific role model for motherhood?
One quote names Beyonce as a role model, praising her ability to balance a demanding career with a strong personal life.
Where can I find more quotes on personal pride and achievement?
Browse Best quotes for more on pride in life's hardest-won accomplishments.

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