100 Top Mother's Day Quotes and Card Messages

Your mom is probably your biggest, proudest, and loudest supporter. It's a 24/7 job that often goes under-appreciated. Mothers are cheerleaders, role models, mentors, and best friends all rolled into one. They deserve our thanks and appreciation every day of the year, and we can start by making Mother's Day extra special. This year, express your gratitude with a heartfelt message. But how do you say everything you want to say?

Choosing the perfect words to express the many things moms do and the thanks they deserve can be challenging. And don't forget about grandmothers, step moms, and mothers-in-law! To help you find the perfect sentiment for all the mothers in your life, we've compiled a comprehensive list of notable quotes about motherhood.

If you're interested in learning more about the history of Mother's Day and finding the perfect Mother's Day gift, check out our previous blog post .

Here is a step-by-step guide to the top 100 Mother's Day quotes and card messages.

Thoughtful Mother's Day Quotes:

"A mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking." - Helen Rice

"Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person's everything." - Unknown

"Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." - Unknown

Funny Mother's Day Quotes:

"Mom: The person who's always there to laugh at your jokes, even when they're not funny." - Unknown

"Behind every great kid is a mom who's pretty sure she's screwing it all up." - Unknown

"I smile because you're my mother. I laugh because there's nothing you can do about it!" - Unknown

Inspiring Quotes About Mother’s day :

"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." - Cardinal Mermillod

"The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation." - James E. Faust

"A mother's love is instinctual, unconditional, and forever." - Unknown

"To the world, you are a mother. To your family, you are the world." - Unknown

"A mother's love is like an island, in life's ocean vast and wide, a peaceful, quiet shelter from the restless, rising tide." - Helen Steiner Rice

"A mother's hug lasts long after she lets go." - Unknown

"A mother's love is instinctual, unconditional, and forever." - Unknown

"A mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved." - Erich Fromm

Brief Mother's Day Card Messages:

"Happy Mother's Day to the best mom ever!"

"Thank you for your endless love and support. Happy Mother's Day!"

"You're the heart and soul of our family. Happy Mother's Day!"

"Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and relaxation. Happy Mother's Day!"

"You're not just a mom, you're a superhero. Happy Mother's Day!"

Thoughtful Mother's Day Quotes:

"A mother is not a person to lean on but a person to make leaning unnecessary." - Dorothy Canfield Fisher

"Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person's everything." - Unknown

"Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children." - William Makepeace Thackeray

"Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing." - Ricki Lake

"The only love that I really believe in is a mother's love for her children." - Karl Lagerfeld

Funny Mother's Day Quotes:

"Behind every great kid is a mom who's pretty sure she's screwing it all up." - Unknown

"Mom, thanks for putting up with a spoiled, ungrateful, messy, bratty child like my sibling. Love, your favorite." - Unknown

"Mom, I love how we don't even need to say out loud that I'm your favorite child." - Unknown

"Mom, I turned out awesome all thanks to you! Well, and Dad too, but mostly you." - Unknown

"Mom, thanks for teaching me all the important things in life, like how to use a fork and not wear pants on my head." - Unknown

Longer Quotes About Moms:

"A mother's love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible." - Marion C. Garretty

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning

"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path." - Agatha Christie

"The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation." - James E. Faust

"A mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking." - Helen Rice

Messages About Grandmothers:

"Grandmothers are the voices of wisdom and love. Happy Mother's Day!" - Unknown

"A grandmother's love knows no bounds. Thank you for all you do." - Unknown

"Grandmothers sprinkle stardust over our lives. Wishing you a magical Mother's Day!" - Unknown

"Grandmothers hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever." - Unknown

"Grandmothers are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they're always there." - Unknown

Messages for Stepmothers:

"To a remarkable stepmother who enriches our lives with love and kindness. Happy Mother's Day!" - Unknown

"Being a stepmom takes courage, patience, and love. Thank you for being amazing." - Unknown

"Stepmothers are like bonus moms, filling our lives with extra love and care." - Unknown

"Happy Mother's Day to a stepmom who embraced me as her own and made our family whole." - Unknown

"Stepmothers may not have given us life, but they certainly make life more beautiful." - Unknown

Messages for Mothers-in-Law:

"To a wonderful mother-in-law, thank you for raising the love of my life. Happy Mother's Day!" - Unknown

"You're not just my mother-in-law, you're my second mom. Wishing you a day filled with joy." - Unknown

"Mother's Day hugs and wishes to the best mother-in-law a person could ask for." - Unknown

"Thank you for welcoming me into your family with open arms. Happy Mother's Day!" - Unknown

"A mother-in-law like you is a blessing. May your Mother's Day be as special as you are." - Unknown


When selecting Mother's Day gifts, you may choose one or two words, quotes, or any other personal touch you desire. Your efforts and the love and care you put into the gift will be cherished by your mom. Discover the perfect message to express your heartfelt sentiments to your mom this year. Combine your message with one of Azelly Flowers' beautifully crafted Mother's Day bouquets to make it a truly meaningful and memorable gift.




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