Quote by Washington Irving
A father may turn his back on his child, brothers and sisters may

A father may turn his back on his child, brothers and sisters may become inveterate enemies, husbands may desert their wives, wives their husbands. But a mother’s love endures through all. – Washington Irving

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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. – Washington Irving

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I sometimes think one of the great blessings we shall enjoy in heaven, will be to receive letters by every post and never be obliged to reply to them. – Washington Irving

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A little girl, asked where her home was, replied, “where mother is.” – Keith L. Brooks

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The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness. – Honoré de Balzac

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Mom — the person most likely to write an autobiography and never mention herself. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved. – Erich Fromm

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