60 Heart Touching Mother’s Day Quotes

Alright, let’s get one thing straight: Mothers are superheroes in sweatpants.

Whether it’s the hugs that magically fix your day or the “mom looks” that terrify you into doing your homework—mums are the real MVPs.

So when Mother’s Day rolls around, we don’t just wing it with a “Love you, Mum!” and call it a day (unless you want to risk being emotionally blacklisted 😬).

If you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly at a card, trying to think of something heartfelt but not totally cringe, I got you.

Whether your mum is sassy, sweet, or somewhere in between, this list of 60 heart touching Mother’s Day quotes will help you say what your mushy heart can’t.

Why a Quote Can Say What You Can’t

Ever had one of those moments where you feel all the feelings but just can’t string the words together? Yeah, same.

That’s where quotes swoop in like poetic little life-savers.

**A good quote captures emotions in a sentence—**sometimes better than a thousand-word ramble.

Plus, let’s be honest, adding a thoughtful quote to your card, Instagram caption, or gift note makes you look like you actually tried. 😉

So, let’s dive into this lovely chaos of love, sarcasm, and tissues. Ready?

❤️ Classic Heartfelt Mother’s Day Quotes

Let’s start with the ones that hit you right in the feels. You know—the tearjerker types.

“A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” — Marion C. Garretty

“God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” — Rudyard Kipling
“Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face.” — George Eliot
“All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” — Abraham Lincoln

“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” — Cardinal Meymillod
“My mother is a walking miracle.” — Leonardo DiCaprio
“There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood.” — Elder M. Russell Ballard

“A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.” — Unknown
“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” — Unknown
“No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” — Edwin Chapin

👉 Seriously, who’s cutting onions?

😂 Funny (But Still Sweet) Mother’s Day Quotes

Got a mum with a sense of humor? These are for the mamas who can laugh at life—even when it’s covered in toddler vomit.

“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” — Milton Berle

“It’s not easy being a mother. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” — Dorothy, The Golden Girls
“Nothing is lost until your mother can’t find it.” — Unknown
“Motherhood: Powered by love. Fueled by coffee. Sustained by wine.” — Unknown

“Behind every great child is a mother who’s pretty sure she’s screwing it up.” — Unknown
“I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with them.” — Phyllis Diller
“A mom forgives us all our faults, not to mention one or two we don’t even have.” — Robert Brault

“Being a mom means never buying the right amount of bananas. Ever.” — Unknown
“If at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way your mom told you to in the beginning.” — Unknown
“Motherhood: when ‘sleeping in’ means getting up at 7 a.m.” — Unknown

👉 FYI: Laughter is the second-best medicine. Moms are the first.

👶 Sweet Quotes from Kids (and for Kids)

Little mouths, big love. These quotes are simple but mega powerful—perfect for kids (or adult kids, let’s be real).

“My mother is my root, my foundation.” — Michael Jordan

“Mom—you’re my first friend, my best friend, my forever friend.” — Unknown
“I love you every day, but today I’ll shout it louder.” — Unknown
“You’re the mom everyone wishes they had.” — Unknown

“Thanks for loving me even when I acted like a tiny tornado.” — Unknown
“Moms are like buttons—they hold everything together.” — Unknown
“You make home the happiest place on Earth.” — Unknown

“I may outgrow your lap, but I’ll never outgrow your heart.” — Unknown
“Home is wherever my mom is.” — Unknown
“You’re the reason I believe in magic.” — Unknown

👉 Honestly, if this doesn’t melt your heart, you might be part robot.

🌸 Inspirational Mother’s Day Quotes

Because sometimes you want to be a little poetic—and maybe impress her with your “deep” side.

“To the world, you are a mother, but to your family, you are the world.” — Unknown

“A mother is the heartbeat in the home; and without her, there seems to be no heartthrob.” — Leroy Brownlow
“The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” — James E. Faust
“A mother understands what a child does not say.” — Jewish Proverb

“Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had.” — Linda Wooten
“Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.” — Susan Gale
“The best place to cry is on a mother’s arms.” — Jodi Picoult

“There’s nothing like a mother’s love to give us all the strength we need.” — Unknown
“A mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.” — Erich Fromm
“First my mother, forever my friend.” — Unknown

👉 Yep. Goosebumps.

🧡 Quotes from Celebs Who Really Get It

You know it’s real when famous folks drop the mushy truth bombs.

“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” — Mark Twain

“Motherhood has a very humanizing effect. Everything gets reduced to essentials.” — Meryl Streep
“Mothers are all slightly insane.” — J.D. Salinger
“I got to grow up with a mother who taught me to believe in me.” — Antonio Villaraigosa

“I believe in love at first sight because I loved my mom since I opened my eyes.” — Unknown
“My mother was my role model before I even knew what that word was.” — Lisa Leslie
“All I am is thanks to my mother.” — Beyoncé

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.” — Jill Churchill
“I tell my kids, ‘I’m thinking about you 24/7, just so you know.’” — Michelle Obama
“You don’t take a class; you’re thrown into motherhood and learn from the gut up.” — Jamie Lee Curtis

👉 Okay, Beyoncé and Michelle just sealed the deal. Moms = royalty.

📝 Short and Sweet Quotes (Perfect for Cards & Captions)

In a rush? Here are 10 quick quotes that still pack a punch.

“Thanks for being my everything.” — Unknown

“Forever grateful for you.” — Unknown
“You’re the best part of me.” — Unknown
“Your love is my anchor.” — Unknown

“You are my sunshine.” — Unknown
“Couldn’t have done this life thing without you.” — Unknown
“You make love look effortless.” — Unknown

“Heart = Full. Thanks to you.” — Unknown
“You’re more than a mom—you’re a legend.” — Unknown
“I hit the mum jackpot.” — Unknown

👉 Boom. Mic drop. Happy tears achieved.

Final Thoughts

Look, quotes are great and all, but don’t just copy-paste and call it a day. Add a little you into the mix.

Share a memory, tell her how she saved your butt in high school, or just write “thanks for not killing me during my teenage years.”

Mother’s Day isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present. So whether you send a text, mail a card, or show up with flowers and your messy little heart, make it count.

Because if there’s one person who deserves more than just a “thanks,” it’s the woman who probably carried you, cleaned your poop, and still answers your late-night calls when you can’t find the remote. 😅