"We mothers are learning to mark our mothering success by our daughters' lengthening flight." —Letty Cottin Pogrebin

"More than in any other human relationship, overwhelmingly more, motherhood means being instantly interruptible, responsive, and responsible." —Tillie Olsen

"Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same." —Pearl S. Buck

"I believe the choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is." —Oprah