Proverbs about mom – wisdom and words from the people
Mom appears very often in folk proverbs and sayings. Some speak about raising children, others about the resemblance between generations or the feeling of safety we associate with mom. Folk wisdom about mothers exists in every language — below we have gathered well-known proverbs with explanations.
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Folk proverbs about mom
„A mother's heart is always with her children.”
„Home is where your mother is.”
„God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.”
„Like mother, like daughter.”
„The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.”
Modern thoughts inspired by folk wisdom
„A child grows up and leaves, but a part of the mother's home always goes with them.”
„Mom doesn't always show you the road, but she teaches you to find it.”
„A mother's greatest inheritance doesn't fit in a box.”
„Children forget much advice, but they always remember how their mom made them feel.”
What do these proverbs mean?
"A mother's heart is always with her children" says that a mother's attention never really leaves her child, no matter the distance or the years.
"Like mother, like daughter" reflects the traditional idea that habits and ways of caring are passed from one generation to the next.
And "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world" reminds us that the influence of a mother's care reaches much further than home.
How to use proverbs about mom – wisdom and words from the people
If you found a message you like, you can copy it and send it via WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger or SMS. Use the message as it is or tweak it slightly by adding the person's name, a personal memory or a few words that represent you. For a more personal card, combine one of the messages with a festive image or a photo dear to you.
Copy and personalise the message
- • send via WhatsApp or SMS
- • post in a private message on Instagram or Facebook
- • add the person's name or a memory
- • use it on a card that accompanies a bouquet
Use the card images too
On this page you'll also find a fitting image for cards. Use it together with the chosen message for a more visual wish. And if you want to turn the message into a complete surprise, send it with a bouquet chosen from MissFlowers.
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