Celebrate the love and warmth of motherhood with this heartfelt collection of Mother's Day quotes for kids and adults alike. Whether you're looking to honor your mom, grandmother, or a mother figure in your life, these beautiful sayings capture the spirit of gratitude and affection. Perfect for cards, social media posts, or school projects, our handpicked quotes make expressing your feelings easier than ever. Share these words of love and let the amazing women in your life know just how special they are.
"A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend."
– Unknown
"Moms are like buttons — they hold everything together."
– Unknown
"Home is where your mom is."
– Unknown
"Life began with waking up and loving my mother's face."
– George Eliot
"A mother's hug lasts long after she lets go."
– Unknown
"God could not be everywhere, and therefore He made mothers."
– Rudyard Kipling
"There is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood."
– M. Russell Ballard
"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take."
– Cardinal Meymillod
"The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation."
– James E. Faust
"Being a mom isn't a job, a hobby, or a task. It's a calling. A calling to love well, serve tirelessly, and give selflessly."
– Unknown
"I love you, Mom, for everything you do. I hope you have the best Mother's Day ever!"
– From a child
"Thank you, Mom, for teaching me how to dream big and work hard."
– From your little one
"You're my superhero, my sunshine, and my best friend. Happy Mother's Day!"
– From a child
"Mom, you make every day brighter. I love you more than cookies!"
– From a kiddo
"You're the best mom ever and I want to be just like you when I grow up."
– From your biggest fan
"Nothing is really lost until Mom can't find it."
– Unknown
"I love how we don't even have to say out loud that I'm your favorite child."
– Unknown
"Silence is golden. Unless you have kids. Then silence is suspicious."
– Unknown
"Mom: The person who can hear a sneeze through closed doors in the middle of the night."
– Unknown
"It's not easy being a mom. If it were, dads would do it."
– Betty White
"A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend."
– Unknown
"Grandma, your love is the heart of our family."
– Unknown
"You’re more than just a grandma — you’re pure magic."
– From your grandchild
"Grandmothers always have time to talk and make you feel special."
– Catherine Pulsifer
"Grandma, your hugs are like sunshine and your stories are my favorite."
– Unknown
"Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."
– Proverbs 31:28
"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."
– Proverbs 31:25
"As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you."
– Isaiah 66:13
"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you."
– Exodus 20:12
"And Mary said: 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.'"
– Luke 1:46–47
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No matter how you choose to express it, the most meaningful message is one that comes from the heart. Whether you're near or far, a kind word or a thoughtful image can make all the difference in making your mom's day extra special.
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