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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The scholar only knows how dear these silent, yet eloquent, companions of pure thoughts and innocent hours become in the season of adversity. When all that is worldly turns to dross around us, these only retain their steady value. – Washington Irving

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A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. – Washington Irving

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The tie which links mother and child is of such pure and immaculate strength as to be never violated. – Washington Irving

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Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. – Mildred B. Vermont

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The precursor of the mirror is the mother’s face. – D.W. Winnicott, Playing and Reality, 1971

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A mom reads you like a book, and wherever she goes, people read you like a glowing book review. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother. – Author Unknown

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