Mother
A mother is a woman who has conceived, given birth to, or raised a child in the role of a parent. Because of the complexity and differences of a mother's social, cultural, and religious definitions and roles, it is challenging to define a mother to suit a universally accepted definition. The male equivalent is a father.
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Famous quotes containing the word mother:
“Doesnt that show what an old man I am, when I can say to a mother I love your daughter, and not get the reply what are your intentions, and what is your income?”
—Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson] (18321898)
“Fold up the banners! Smelt the guns!
Love rules, Her gentler purpose runs.
A mighty mother turns in tears
The pages of her battle years,
Lamenting all her fallen sons!”
—Will Henry Thompson (18481918)
“My mother is jelly-hearted and she has a brain of jelly:
Sweet, quiver-soft, irrelevant. Not essential.
Only a habit would cry if she should die....”
—Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)