Mothers Day Quotes Nearly Universal
When we think of mothers, nurturance, sacrifice, encouragement, and unconditional support come to mind. Mothers Day quotes sum up all of these sentiments, not to mention the most important of all - love.
Mothers Day Quotes Span the World
Mothers Day Quotes are for a celebration observed on the second Sunday in May in 75 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, The United States, and Canada. In Ireland and the U.K., the day shares an honor with the fourth Sunday of Lent. And on the last Sunday in May, Sweden orchestrates its own motherly festivities. And that's just a sampling. In all, 152 countries celebrate Mothers Day with Happy Mothers Day quotes, on 32 different dates.The Birth of Mothers Day Quotes
Quotes for Mothers Day are begotten of the holiday itself, believed to have roots in the ancient celebrations of Rome and Greece. Europe's Mothers Days spring from the age-old tradition of Mothering Sunday. Roman Catholics still tie the holiday to their church's matriarch - the Virgin Mary.
Julia Ward Howe made the Mothers Day Proclamation in 1870, a pacifist answer to the bloodshed of the U.S. Civil and Franco-Prussian Wars. Later, in 1908 Anna Jarvis proposed an official Mothers Day celebration. It was declared a national holiday in 1914, by President Woodrow Wilson. Ms. Jarvis was disconcerted at the commercialization of the holiday, initiated demonstrations against it, and subsequently, found herself held in an insane asylum. She regularly received offerings of flowers from the Floral Exchange, thanking her for her contributions to their biggest profit-booster.
So, this Mothers Day, as you give gifts, brunches, and time to your Mom, remember to include some short quotes for Mothers Day. Recite Mothers Day quotes at a special luncheon, or include one in an ecard. No matter your particular celebration, your mom is sure to remember the Mothers Day quotes that you choose for her.
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Your Top Ten Mothers Day Quotes:
"All I am, or can be, I owe to my angel mother." - Abraham Lincoln
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"To a child's ear, "mother" is magic in any language." - Arlene Benedict
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"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love." - Mildred B Vermont
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"A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest." - Irish Proverb
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"When it comes to love, Mum's the word!" - Unknown
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"You may have tangible wealth untold: Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be I had a Mother who read to me." - Strickland Gillilan
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"By and large, mothers and housewives are the only workers who do not have regular time off. The are the great vacationless class." - Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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"Spend at least one Mother's Day with your respective mothers before you decide on marriage. If a man gives his mother a gift certificate for a flu shot, dump him." - Erma Bombeck
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"Mothers are the most instinctive philosophers." - Harriet Beecher Stowe
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"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness." - Honore de Balzac
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