Beautiful Mum sayings for Mother's Day 2024

There's no power on earth stronger than a Mother's love, and you have one day a year to celebrate her like she deserves. Naturally, crafting a sweet and sentimental moment with a Mother's Day card that showcases the love and appreciation you have for her is of topmost importance.

That's where we come in. We've scoured the wide plains of the internet and caught 10 of the best heartfelt Mother's Day quotes of all time. They're funny, sweet, and sentimental, and they're all yours.

Without further ado…

Best Mother's Day quotes for Mum

1. "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

2. "My mother was my role model before I even knew what the word was." – Lisa Leslie

3. "Mothers are like glue. Even when you can't see them, they're still holding the family together." – Susan Gale

4. "Mothers can look through a child's eyes and see tomorrow." – Reed B. Markham

5. "When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth." – Mitch Albom

6. ''Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.'' – Marion C. Garretty

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

8. "If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way Mum told you to in the beginning." – Unknown

9. "A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories." – Honore De Balzac

10. 'Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; a mother's secret hope outlives them all.'' – Oliver Wendell Holmes

FAQs about our best Mum quotes for Mother's Day

Now that we've shared our best Mother's Day quotes, we'll answer some questions about them.

1. What are some great Mother's Day sayings?
2. What is a beautiful quote for Mum?
3. What is the best Instagram caption for Mother's Day?
4. What is the best message for Mum's card?

What are some great Mother's Day sayings?

If you're looking for a Mothers Day saying that's about your relationship with Mum, try this one: ''A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.'' — Amit Kalantri

If you're looking for a short quote, try this one: "All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." – Abraham Lincoln

If you're looking for a heartfelt quote, try this one: ''Only mothers can think of the future – because they give birth to it in their children.'' – Maxim Gorky

What is a beautiful quote for Mum?

Here's our favourite (and most beautiful) Mother's Day quote for Mum: ''[Motherhood is] the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It's huge and scary – it's an act of infinite optimism.'' – Gilda Radner.

What is the best Instagram caption for Mother's Day?

Here's a unique and loving Instagram caption for Mother's Day: "Being a wonderful mother doesn't mean being a perfect mother. You love me for my flaws, and I'll love you for yours. Stay just a little while, and let us walk through life as a family."

What is the best message for Mum's card?

Some people choose the classic "Happy Mother's Day" for Mum's card; you can't go wrong with a classic. If you're looking to outshine your siblings, though, you'll need something profound or funny.

Let's start with funny Mother's Day quotes:

• "Mum, I can never repay you. Literally."
• "If at first you don't succeed, try again. Happy Mother's Day from your secondborn."
• "Mothers of teens know why some animals eat their young."
• "I can't believe how much like my mother I turned out. I feel sorry for my kids." – Melanie White

If you're looking for something profound, we love this quote: "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one" – Jill Churchill

Gifts Australia's best Mother's Day quotes for Mum in 2024

Giving your Mum gorgeous Mother's Day gifts from Gifts Australia truly pampers her, though it's what you write in the card that will turn the day into fond memories for her. Mother's Day is a unique opportunity to open your heart and tell Mum just how special she is to you. We hope our collection of quotes about motherhood makes your Mum (or mother figure) happy.

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