And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.
Copy QuoteMy mother said to me, 'If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.' Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso.
Copy Quote View & ShareHaving children is my greatest achievement. It was my saviour. It switched my focus from the outside to the inside. My children are gifts, they remind me of what's important.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.
Copy Quote View & ShareOnly mothers can think of the future - because they give birth to it in their children.
Copy Quote View & ShareI am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars.
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