We love our moms because they encourage, guide, and love us so we may have the courage and perseverance to reach our potential.

This Mother’s Day, remember why we love moms with these inspiring quotes from famous admirers from Abraham Lincoln to Oprah Winfrey to Michael Jordan.

My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.
– Michael Jordan

A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.
– Victor Hugo

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.
– Tenneva Jordan

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.
– Honoré de Balzac

I love my mother as the trees love water and sunshine–she helps me grow, prosper, and reach great heights.
– Adabella Radici

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