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When God Created Mothers" When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said. "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." And God said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts...all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pairs of hands." The angel shook her head slowly and said. "Six pairs of hands.... no way." It's not the hands that are causing me problems," God remarked, "it's the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have." That's on the standard model?" asked the angel. God nodded. One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say. 'I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word." God," said the angel touching his sleeve gently, "Get some rest tomorrow...." I can't," said God, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick...can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger...and can get a nine year old to stand under a shower." The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed. But tough!" said God excitedly. "You can imagine what this mother can do or endure." Can it think?" Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise," said the Creator. Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told You that You were trying to put too much into this model." It's not a leak," said the Lord, "It's a tear." What's it for?" It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride." You are a genius, " said the angel. Somberly, God said, "I didn't put it there.

When the last woman dies, the last man dies!

Fathers and mothers have lost the idea that the highest aspiration they might have for their children is for them to be wise... specialized competence and success are all that they can imagine.

All chefs are like Jewish mothers. They want to feed you and feed you and impress you. It's an eagerness to please.

All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.

Don't forget Mother's Day. Or as they call it in Beverly Hills, Dad's Third Wife Day.

As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.

But, based on my friendship with Evie as young mothers, I started going on freedom rides in 1966.

Father's Day is like Mother's Day except the gift is cheaper.

I believe the choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is.

I didn't know my mother had it. I think a lot of women don't know their mothers had it; that's the sad thing about depression. You know, you don't function anymore. You shut down. You feel like you are in a void.

If I were dammed of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, mother o' mine o mother o' mine.

I don't think anybody cares about unwed mothers unless they're black or poor. The question is not morality, the question is money. That's what we're upset about.

If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose tears would come down to me, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!

If you are a nurturing mother, and a good one, you can go to play groups, sit on the floor and play all the games, and have tea with the other mothers, but wouldn't you like to think that's not all there is? That you haven't hung up your high heels without knowing how to walk in them?

I grew up with all mothers, all women. I come from a long line of matriarchs, very strong women.

I'm amazed when I see mothers wearing high heels. If your kids run off you can't run after them.

I know what it's like to struggle and to have those concerns that all mothers have.

In the past, when I'd recorded during a break in a tour, it was so easy to sing, because I felt strong. Also, like so many new mothers, I wasn't getting a lot of sleep, and sleeping is such a huge part of being able to sing.

I think the biggest reason I was able to express myself and not be intimidated was by not having a mother. For example, mothers teach you manners. And I absolutely did not learn any of those rules and regulations.

I think a lot of the Mothers stuff that we recorded was written while we were on the road.

It's Mother's Day, so a big 'Happy Birthday' to all you mothers out there!

I was called a misogynist because I was reducing women to mothers. 'Reducing women to mothers' – now there is possibly the most anti-women statement I've heard.

Right at the end of the big wall of vibrators, $29.95, big rubber fist. Thirty bucks! Just in time for mothers day.

My mother loved children - she would have given anything if I had been one.

Richer than I you can never be, I had a mother who read to me.

Obviously Victoria and Mel B have become mothers and there is a part of me that wants to be a mum.

So the experts think we could have an AIDS-free generation in Africa by 2015, even if the mothers are positive.

Sadly, because of the enormous gap between rich and poor, some mothers can afford helpers, but many can't. Those who can would be kinder to refrain from criticizing other women.

What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother.

This is what we do, my mother's life said. We find ourselves in the sacrifices we make.

A praying mother is more precious and valuable than all the riches in the world.

Aankh kholu toh chehra meri maa ka ho, Aankh band ho to sapna meri maa ka ho, Main marr bhi jau toh koyi gum nahi lekin, Par Kaffan mile to dupatta meri maa ka ho..

A day of birth is a glorious event.

A family raised well by a Mother is one of the great wonders of the world.

A good mother... when you CRY, she CARRIES you; when you are HUNGRY, she will HURRY to feed you; when you are about to SLEEP, she SINGS for you! Long live good mothers! Thank you mama!

A mother can replace everyone but none can replace a mother.

A word, a smile, a gentle touch - wisdom that only mothers can give.

As I reflect on all my friends and colleagues in my life on this special occasion... Mother is only half the word that immediately comes to mind.

Behind every great man, there is a MOTHER!

Dads, no matter your relationship with your kid’s mom, honor her this weekend. Mother’s Day isn’t about you or drama. It’s about her and her impact on your ids. Be grateful. Celebrate her… and if you can’t get out of your own way, do it for your kids.

Behind great men, children, companies or homes are some extraordinary women! Take time today and always to acknowledge the women in your life with a show of gratitude. Love compels a woman's heart. Appreciation drives her commitment. Kindness fuels her strength. Compassion gives her courage. God gives her to you.

Good parents use the mistakes they did in the past when they were young to advice the children God gave to them to prevent them from repeating those mistakes again. However, bad parents always want to be seen as right and appear "angelic and saintly" as if they never had horrible youth days.

Everyday I've got is my Mother's Day!

I grew up missing my mom while she was right in front of me.

I am proud of many things in my life but nothing beats being a good son to my mother.

I am so thankful to MOTHER for making my ordinary life extraordinary. MOTHER - Multiplied Opportunities Through Her Endless Reinvention.

If I would be made come to earth again, I would ask for the same mother again. If made to return 100 times to earth, I would request to be born through the same mother 100 times!

If my mother will not go to heaven, I renounce the privilege

It is within your loving and welcoming arms that a new generation will arrive & be greeted.