Celebrating a first Mother’s Day is a momentous occasion that deserves heartfelt sentiments. Quotes can encapsulate the joy, love, and appreciation that arise as a new mother embraces her role. To honor this special day, here are ten poignant quotes that encapsulate the essence of motherhood.
Your first Mother’s Day
“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” – Robert Browning
Joy of motherhood

“A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.” – Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Mother’s instinct

“There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.” – Jill Churchill
Unconditional love

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” – Unknown
Power of nurturing

“A mother’s arms are made of tenderness, and children sleep soundly in them.” – Victor Hugo
Women of strength
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“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.” – Maya Angelou
Love beyond measure
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“Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind.” – Kahlil Gibran
Memories and dreams

“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” – Unknown
Symbol of love
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“A mother’s love is like a river; it flows endlessly and endlessly.” – Unknown
Ultimate sacrifice

“There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation.” – Pamela S. Nadav