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If you are a nurturing mother, and a good one, you can go to play groups, sit on the floor and play all the games, and have tea with the other mothers, but wouldn't you like to think that's not all there is? That you haven't hung up your high heels without knowing how to walk in them?

— Tori Amos

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

My mother had a very difficult childhood, having seen her own mother kill herself. So she didn't always know how to be the nurturing mother that we all expect we should have.

— Amy Tan

A mother's got to be there to raise the children. That's all there is to it. I feel badly for those mothers who work hard, and can't do it all the time.

— Eric Braeden

Mothers are the heart of any household. I try to spend as much time with my children as I possibly can while also fulfilling my professional duties. It is tricky, but I think I manage it.

— Helena Bonham Carter

I haven't wanted to play a mother for a long time because I am one.

— Frances McDormand

I love playing moms. It's a lot easier than being a mom, I hear.

— Faith Ford

Sometimes, if you don't have kids yourself, it's assumed you won't understand or know how to play a mom, which is kind of silly if you think about it.

— Tricia Helfer

Mothers unconsciously allow more latitude to sons, and open encouragement, and with daughters they treat them as they would treat themselves.

— Susie Orbach

To be a mother you must be strong. Even if you don't feel it, you have to pretend.

— Sade Adu

✗Opposing Perspectives

I think being a mother helps keep your feet on the ground. There's very little dignity in parenthood. It's a great leveller.

— Frances O'Grady

Being a mother is quite tiring. There's not much time to do anything. You just rush around and it's hard work.

— Kirsty Gallacher