I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because it's such a beautiful animal. There you go. I think my mother is attractive, but I have photographs of her.

I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars.

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.

Yes, Mother. I can see you are flawed. You have not hidden it. That is your greatest gift to me.

Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.

Who in their infinite wisdom decreed that Little League uniforms be white? Certainly not a mother.

The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom.

My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled.

My mother taught me to treat a lady respectfully.

I've been through it all, baby, I'm mother courage.