Looking for the perfect Mother's Day quotes and wishes? Whether you’re searching for a message that’s sweet, funny, or sentimental, you’ve come to the right place!
Spring is officially here: flowers are blooming, the days are getting warmer, and winter feels like a thing of the past. We all know what that means – Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Mother’s Day holds a special place in our hearts. It’s the one day of the year where we get to celebrate the incredibly strong women that we call ‘Mom.’
As we gear up to honor the amazing mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures in our lives, what better way to express our gratitude than through heartfelt quotes and wishes? Whether you're writing in a card, crafting a social media post, or simply looking for some inspiration, we've got you covered!
So, grab a pen and read on to discover 80 Unforgettable Quotes and Wishes for Mother’s Day!
HEARTWARMING QUOTES AND WISHES FOR MOM
Whether you’re writing about your mom, grandma, aunt, or stepmom, these heartwarming Mother's Day quotes and wishes will show her how much you care!
1. “A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” – Amit Kalantri
2. “If love is as sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.” – Stevie Wonder
3. “Being a mother is the most rewarding blessing in the world, just knowing you can love someone so much, and get that same love in return is wonderful.” – Unknown
4. “When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.” – Mitch Albom
5. “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
6. Happy Mother's Day to the most beautiful and kind-hearted person I know. You bring so much joy and love into our lives, and we are all better for having you in it.
7. I feel so lucky to have a mom like you who always puts her family first. You are truly one of a kind, and I love you more every day.
8. Mom, you are the heart of our family and the glue that keeps us together. Thank you for all that you do, and happy Mother's Day!
9. Today, we celebrate the amazing person and mother that you are. Thank you for always being there for me, for your unwavering support, and for being the most wonderful mom in the world. Happy Mother's Day!
10. Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made for our family, Mom. Your love and devotion are truly inspiring, and I am grateful for you every day.
SHORT AND SWEET MOTHER’S DAY QUOTES AND WISHES
Sometimes the best messages are the shortest ones. Include these simple messages in a card, with a bouquet of flowers, or on an experience voucher!
11. “Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.” – Cheryl Lacey Donovan
12. “Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind.” – Kahil Gibran
13. “To a child’s ear, ‘mother’ is magic in any language.” – Arlene Benedict
14. Happy Mother’s Day to the world’s best mom!
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15. Thank you for being the best mom. I love you!
16. So grateful to call you mom. Happy Mother’s Day!
17. Today we celebrate you, Mom, and boy is there a lot to celebrate!
18. “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” – Hermann Hesse
19. “The woman who is my best friend, my teacher, my everything: Mom.” – Sandra Vischer
20. “Happiness is seeing your mother smile.” – Unknown
FUNNY MOTHER’S DAY MESSAGES
If she’s got a sense of humor, then there’s no better way to celebrate Mom than with these funny Mother's Day quotes and wishes. They’re sure to light up her day!
21. “It’s not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it.” – The Golden Girls
22. “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” – Rudyard Kipling
23. Happy Mother's Day from your favorite child!
24. Mom, Happy Mother’s Day! I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you—literally!
25. Mom, you deserve the world. But for now, I hope this card will do!
26. “Everybody wants to save the Earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes.” – PJ O'Rourke
27. “If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” – Milton Berle
28. “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” – Mark Twain
29. “I do what I want, when I want, where I want… if my mom says it's ok.” – Unknown
30. Instead of grandchildren, here’s a card. Happy Mother’s Day!
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FOR MOM
We think it’s safe to say that moms are some of the most inspiring people on the planet. So, grab your tissue box and prepare to swoon over these inspirational quotes!
31. “There is no velvet so soft as a mother’s lap, no rose as lovely as her smile, no path so flowery as that imprinted with her footsteps.” – Archibald Thompson
32. “Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had.” – Linda Wooten
33. “When life gets hard and you feel alone, remember, you mean the world to somebody and that somebody calls you mom.” – Unknown
34. “A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible” – Marion C. Garretty.
35. “Acceptance, tolerance, bravery, compassion. These are the things my mom taught me.” – Lady Gaga
36. “My mother never gave me any idea that I couldn’t do whatever I wanted to do or be whomever I wanted to be. I don’t know if she ever realized that the person I most wanted to be was her.” – Rory, The Gilmore Girls
37. “The bond between a mother and her child is the only real and purest bond in the world, the only true love we can ever find in our lifetime.” – Ama H. Vanniarachchy
38. “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
39. “No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” – Edwin Chapin
40. “My mother is so full of joy and life. I am her child. And that is better than being the child of anyone else in the world.” – Maya Angelou
WISHES AND QUOTES FOR A NEW MOM
Their first Mother’s Day is extra special. These new mom quotes and wishes are the perfect way to commemorate their journey into motherhood.
41. “A baby arrives, and just like that everything changes. The world gets bigger, the heart grows fuller, and life means more.” – Unknown
42. “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
43. “Just when you think you know love, something little comes along and reminds you just how big it is.” – Unknown
44. “My daughter introduced me to myself.” – Beyoncé Knowles
45. Watching you become a mom has been my greatest joy. Enjoy your first Mother's Day.
46. Happy first Mother’s Day! You are doing an incredible job. Your baby is lucky to have a mother who is as caring and loving as you are.
47. “For when a child is born the mother also is born again.” – Gilbert Parker
48. Happy Mother's Day to my favorite new mom. Enjoy this special day with your little one.
49. While all Mother’s Days are meaningful, the first is extra special. Enjoy every second of it.
50. Happy Mother's Day to a wonderful new mom! Enjoy this day and know that you are appreciated and loved.
MOTHER’S DAY QUOTES AND WISHES FOR YOUR WIFE
Wives are amazing. They’re some of the strongest, kindest, and most patient women around. Send some love to your partner with these beautiful Mother's Day quotes and wishes!
51. How did I get so lucky? You’re such an incredible mom and I love spending my days with you. Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful wife!
52. I've never met a more amazing mother and love you with all my heart. Happy Mother's Day.
53. Happy Mother's Day to the most wonderful woman I could ever ask for and the most amazing mother a child could have. We all love you so much!
54. Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful wife! Your strength, patience, and dedication to our family inspires me every day. Thank you for being the best mother to our children.
55. “No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed.” – Godfrey Winn
56. How does it feel to be the envy of all other mothers? Happy Mother's Day to the coolest mom I know.
57. Happy Mother’s Day to the hottest mom around. The kids and I are so lucky to have you in our lives.
58. You’re the mom of everyone’s dreams. Thank you for everything you do for me and the kids.
59. I always knew you'd be a great mom someday, but you're even more amazing than I imagined. I love you!
60. Happy Mother's Day to my favorite person in the world.
SWEET MESSAGES FOR YOUR GRANDMOTHER
Through thick and thin, your grandma is always there for you. This year, make her Mother’s Day extra special with a handwritten card or note. If she’s anything like our grandma, you can bet that message will be hung proudly on her fridge!
61. “It’s such a grand thing to be a mother of a mother—that’s why the world calls her grandmother.” – Unknown
62. “If nothing is going well, call your grandmother.” – Italian Proverb
63. Grandma, you are the best! Your love, patience, and understanding have made all the difference in my life. Thank you for being such an incredible grandma, and Happy Mother's Day!
64. Dear Grandma, on this special day, I want to thank you for all the wonderful memories we have shared. Your love and warmth have made my childhood and adulthood so much more meaningful. Happy Mother's Day!
65. Happy Mother's Day, Grandma! Your kindness and wisdom have taught me so much about life. I love you!
66. Grandma, you mean so much to me. Thank you for always making me feel special, loved, and totally spoiled.
67. Because of you, I got a really great mom. Happy Mother’s Day to the world’s #1 grandma!
68. “Grandmother. The true power behind the power.” – Lisa Birnbach
69. “A garden of love grows in a Grandmother's heart.” – Unknown
70. “There's no place like home—except Grandma's.” – Unknown
QUOTES AND WISHES FOR YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW
While she may not be your biological mom, it’s still important to celebrate your mother-in-law. Strengthen your relationship and show her how much she means with these thoughtful quotes and wishes.
71. Thank you for raising such a kind, sweet, and amazing daughter/son. Happy Mother’s Day!
72. When it comes to mother-in-laws, I have the best! Happy Mother’s Day!
73. You are beautiful, generous, and strong. I feel lucky to call you my mother-in-law. Thank you for being you!
74. I am so grateful to be your daughter-in-law/son-in-law. Thank you for welcoming me into the family with open arms. Happy Mother’s Day!
75. Happy Mother’s Day to the world’s best mother-in-law! We hope you have a wonderful day, and we love you so much!
76. “When you have a wonderful mother-in-law who supports you, understand that you are lucky.” – Unknown. I am SO lucky to have you as my mother-in-law. Wishing you the BEST Mother’s Day!
77. “Once blessed with a wonderful mother; twice blessed with my mother-in-law.” – Unknown
78. One mother you have from birth, and one you get through marriage. I'm so lucky to have gotten you.
79. Here's to a wonderful woman in my life. Sending you extra love today.
80. We're so grateful for you and your love. I'm the luckiest daughter-in-law/son-in-law in the world.
After reading this collection of Mother's Day quotes and wishes, we hope you feel inspired to share a handwritten note with your mom this Mother’s Day. Let's make this year one to remember by showering our maternal figures with the love and appreciation they deserve!
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