50 Heartfelt Mother’s Day Quotes to Show Your Love and Gratitude
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your mom how you feel. Moms and mother figures go above and beyond for us every day, and sometimes, the right words can help convey just how much they mean to you.
If you’re not sure what to write in your Mother’s Day card this year, or want to share a quote with your mom to reflect your thoughts and feelings, use this list of 50 beautiful quotes to find something that feels true to you.
1. "All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." — Abraham Lincoln
This beautiful and classic quote from an iconic American president rings true for people worldwide who have amazing moms.
2. "Life began with waking up and loving my mother's face." — George Eliot
3. "When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth." — Mitch Albom
4. "A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them." — Victor Hugo
There’s no more comforting place for children than wrapped tightly in their mother’s arms. French romantic author and poet Victor Hugo expresses that feeling eloquently here in his novel, Les Misérables.
5. "A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path." — Agatha Christie
Rare, strong, and dedicated—a mother’s love is a special force. Agatha Christie describes it beautifully.
6. "God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers." — Rudyard Kipling
7. "Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind." — Kahlil Gibran
8. "A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." — Cardinal Mermillod
Moms wear many hats and play many roles, but it’s nearly impossible to replace a mom. Cardinal Mermillod makes a strong point.
9. "Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." — Robert Browning
10. "A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's." — Princess Diana
11. "The best place to cry is in a mother's arms." — Jodi Picoult
12. "A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary." — Dorothy Canfield Fisher
13. "We are born of love; love is our mother." — Rumi
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14. "The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation." — James E. Faust
This beautiful quote is a great way to tell your mother that she has impacted you and influenced who you are.
15. "A mother's love endures through all." — Washington Irving
16. "My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am, I owe to my mother." — George Washington
Take a page from the first President of the United States’ book with this touching tribute to his mother.
17. "A mother's hug lasts long after she lets go. — Unknown
18. "There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood." — Elder M. Russell Ballard
19. "The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness." — Jessica Lange
20. "The phrase 'working mother' is redundant." — Jane Sellman
Moms are always busy and on the go, working 24/7 in a role without a salary. We can support their lifestyle and constant presence with kind words like these and small gifts to keep them powered up, like the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Solar Generator. This portable solar power source works just as hard as she does. And, with available tax incentives, you can save on your investment.
21. "Life doesn’t come with a manual, but it does come with a mother." — Unkown
22. "Of all the gifts that life has to offer, a loving mother is the greatest of them all." — Unknown
23. "A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible." — Unkown
24. "Motherhood is an act of infinite optimism." — Gilda Radner
25. "My mother is a walking miracle." — Leonardo DiCaprio
26. "A mother understands what a child does not say." — Jewish Proverb
This is an excellent choice if your mom is Jewish and finds value in the Proverbs.
27. "The world needs our mothers." — Liya Kebede
With this touching quote, you can show Mom how important she is—not just to you but to the whole world.
28. "There is nothing as sincere as a mother's kiss." — Saleem Sharma
29. "A mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin." — Unknown
30. "Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind." — Howard W. Hunter
31. “Mothers are like glue. Even when you can't see them, they're still holding the family together." — Susan Gale
32. "When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know." — Charley Benetto
33. "Thank you for always being there—with love, wisdom, and great snacks." — Calm Blog
We borrowed this wonderfully heartfelt Mother’s Day wish from the Calm blog in case you need help filling out your card to mom this year. It’s so true! Especially for moms with young kids.
How perfect would this be written in a card paired with the EcoFlow Glacier Portable Fridge Freezer and some of her favourite snacks? It would show your appreciation for the little things she does for you and ensure she has the right equipment to continue being Super Mom.
34. "A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories." — Honoré de Balzac
35. "Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws." — Barbara Kingsolver
36. "Most mothers are instinctive philosophers." — Harriet Beecher Stowe
37. "If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love." — Stevie Wonder
38. "To the world, you may be one person, but to me, you are the world." — Unknown
39. "Motherhood is tough. If you just want a wonderful little creature to love, you can get a puppy." — Barbara Walters
40. "My mother always used to say, the older you get, the better you get. Unless you're a banana." — Betty White
If mom loves jokes, she’ll love this knee-slapper from comedic legend Betty White.
41. "Becoming a mother has made me next-level confident. I've never felt more empowered." — Kelly Clarkson
42. "Mothers are the necessity of invention." — Bill Watterson
43. "Thus far, the mighty mystery of motherhood is this: How is it that doing it all feels like nothing is ever getting done?" — Rebecca Woolf
44. "Motherhood is the only thing in my life that I've really known for sure is something I wanted to do." — Cynthia Nixon
45. "When I had my children, I felt that type of love... it made me understand that there was a purity to love. That there is an unconditional love." — Jennifer Lopez
46. "It's the job that I take most seriously in my life, and I think it's the hardest job." — Debra Messing
47. "We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude." — Cynthia Ozick
If you may have taken your mom for granted lately, this quote can help you get back on track and show your mom how much you appreciate her.
48. "Love may be the matter that keeps the stars in the firmament. It may be. Love allows you to be tough and tender." — Maya Angelou
49. "A mom's love is the perfect power that holds a family together." — Mitch Albom
50. "The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." — Henry Ward Beecher
We learn so much from our moms, not just through what they teach us but also through what they show us and who they are.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Best Quote for Mother’s Day?
The best Mother’s Day quote reflects your inner feelings for your mom and highlights the impact that she has made on you. Some popular quotes include Abraham Lincoln’s "All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother” or “We are born of love; love is our mother,” by Rumi.
How Do You Say “Happy Mother’s Day” in a Unique Way?
Some unique ways to say “Happy Mother's Day” could include writing her a poem, creating a piece of art, or simply showing her your appreciation through gifts, acts of service, or spending quality time together.
Final Thoughts
Moms deserve more than one day a year of gratitude and appreciation, but Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to be bold in your “thank yous” with a memorable quote showing her how much you love her.
Beyond what you say, how you show your mom your thanks also matters. Some moms prefer spending quality time with their families, others find meaning in acts of service performed for them, and others prefer a gift that shows thoughtfulness. If you want a gift to show your mom you care, consider getting her something valuable and unique, like the EcoFlow RAPID Power Bank. This portable power source can go anywhere with mom, keeping her phone charged and comfortable at home, the office, in the car, at sporting events, and even on vacations. It’s a gift she’ll benefit from for years to come.