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Moms inspire us every single day and deserve to be celebrated.

If you're looking for a way to honor a mom or grandmother, or even find a little lift yourself, an inspirational mom quote might be exactly what you need.

These inspirational quotes from celebrities to authors are sure to make all moms and mother figures smile.

Looking to honor your own mom? Need a quote to brighten a fellow mom's day? Whatever you're searching for, we've got the inspirational mom quotes you need to energize all the special moms in your life:

"Mother is the heartbeat in the home; and without her, there seems to be no heartthrob." —Leroy Brownlow

"I can imagine no heroism greater than motherhood." —Lance Conrad, "The Price of Creation"

"Only mothers can think of the future ― because they give birth to it in their children." ―Maxim Gorky

"A mother's arms are made of tenderness, and children sleep soundly in the them." ―Victor Hugo

"A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary." ―Dorothy Canfield Fisher

"You can feel when your mom's proud of you. You can feel the love." —Jimmy Fallon 

"Becoming a mother has made me next-level confident. I've never felt more empowered." —Kelly Clarkson

"Such a mysterious business, motherhood. How brave a woman must be to embark on it." ―M.L. Stedman, "The Light Between Oceans"

"If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother." —Booker T. Washington

"The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation." —James E. Faust

"Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind." —Howard W. Hunter

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." —Robert Browning

"There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood. The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation." —James E. Faust

"To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow." — Maya Angelou

"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dates all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path." —Agatha Christie

"At the end of the day, my most important job is still mom-in-chief." —Michelle Obama

"Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother's love is not." —James Joyce

"Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all." —Oliver Wendell Holmes

"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." —Abraham Lincoln

"Mother is a verb. It's something you do. Not just who you are." —Dorothy Canfield Fisher

"[Motherhood is] the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It's huge and scary — it's an act of infinite optimism." — Gilda Radner

"Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There's no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving." —Gail Tsukiyama

"Having children just puts the whole world into perspective. Everything else just disappears." —Kate Winslet

"It's the job that I take most seriously in my life and I think it's the hardest job." —Debra Messing

"I've never had more appreciation for anyone in my entire life until I became a mom." —Chrissy Teigen

"Only mothers can think of the future because they give birth to it in their children." —Maxim Grosky

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

"Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother." —Lin Yutang

"My mom smiled at me. Her smile kind of hugged me."―R.J. Palacio, "Wonder"

"The truth is that no matter how old we are, as long as our mothers are alive, we want our mother." —Goldie Hawn

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KINGSVILLE, Tx — Graduation season is creating a lot of smiles, as many look forward to their next big chapter in life, but here's the story of two women who can write a book about their last four years together in life and education.

"It is really special because there is a 20-year gap, I am mother she is daughter," Erica Esquivel, graduating student, and mother of Abigail Mesa, said.

Esquivel and her daughter, Abigail Mesa, both majored in Social Work.

"We really helped each other, complemented each other on our weaknesses and strengths together," Esquivel said.

On Friday, Esquivel and Mesa got the chance to walk on stage, graduating together from Texas A&M University of Kingsville.

"It's inspirational I think, letting people know that it is never too late to come back and get stuff done. Regardless of your age, your ethnicity, where you are from it is important to always get that education when you get a chance," Mesa said.

Esquivel and Mesa said this is something they would have never imagined but they sure do feel blessed to have accomplished this chapter in life together.

"When Covid kind of put a pause on her educational journey I said, you don't stop you keep going, and she turned it right back around on me and said then you are going with me, I said okay, and here we are," Esquivel said.

Mesa had a child herself eight months ago, she said her baby also motivated her to get to where she is today, but she would not have done it without her family's support system.

"Having a child in my last semester of my university was definitely difficult, but my mother came up, she was here for two to three weeks helping me get my homework done, and taking care of the baby and allowing me that time to recover," Mesa said.

Esquivel said although it wasn't easy, they are proud of how far they have come.

"Whenever we thought of quitting, we knew there were too many eyes looking our way, so like she said, we keep at it, perseverance, and the end result is today, a milestone," Esquivel said.

Esquivel and Mesa said they are both looking forward to becoming the best social workers they can be, and both wish all mothers a happy Mother's Day.

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Halle Berry Poses Naked On Open Balcony In Boyfriend Van Hunt's Cheeky Mother's Day Tribute

Halle Berry's Boyfriend Posts Cheeky Nude Pic of Her for Mother's Day

Van Hunt is baring all of Halle Berry. 

The "Seconds of Pleasure" singer made jaws drop when he shared a completely nude photo of the Catwoman star in honor of Mother's Day.

In the snap shared in a May 12 Instagram post, a naked Halle stood on an open balcony with her back leaned against the railing, her bum on full display. With her long, brown waves blowing in the wind, the 57-year-old cast a staggering look at the camera while peering over her shoulder. 

And Van—who confirmed his romance with the mom of two in July 2020—had more than one funny pun to accompany the shot. 

"Happy Mother's day from the bottom... Of my heart," the 54-year-old wrote in the caption before joking, "Oh s--t, i wasn't s'posed to post that! Butt...U hav to admit thassa badass... Mutha right there!

Naturally, fans couldn't get enough of the cheeky tribute, shouting out both Halle's stunning looks and Van's clever wordplay. 

"Cute. Cheeky," one user commented. "@vanhunt we see what you did there!"

Another wrote, "I really love you two together, always have loved Halle. She is a wildling at heart and a free spirit and you compliment that so poetically."

Of course, the "Irreversible" singer doesn't need there to be a holiday to show admiration for his partner. In fact, Halle—who shares daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry, 16, with ex Gabriel Aubry, and son Maceo-Robert Martinez, 11, with ex-husband Olivier Martinez—previously shared that's what she loves most about him. 

Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival

"My love, love, love—my sweetheart," Halle said of Van in an October 2021 interview with People. "I've never had a man that has lifted me up and let me be all that I am."

Keep reading for more stars who celebrated Mother's Day this year. 

Instagram / Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox & Coco Arquette

"I feel like I have so many wonderful mother figures in my life that teach me so much," the Friends alum wrote on Instagram alongside a selfie of herself with her and ex-husband David Arquette's daughter. "Happy Mother's Day to all."

Instagram / Brittany Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Mahomes, Sterling & Bronze

"Being a Mom is the best title I could ever have," the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback's wife wrote on Instagram, alongside a pic of herself wearing an Alice + Olivia dress while posing next to the NFL star and their kids. "I could not have asked for two better babies, raising them with their dad by my side makes every day beautiful. They make life fun & entertaining to say the least. They have brought so much peace and positivity into our life & I wouldn't change a thing about it."

Brittany continued, "Thank you God for blessing me with this amazing family of mine. And to every mama in my life, Happy Mother's Day. I have learned something from each of you & am so thankful to have you by my side in this crazy life."

Instagram / Anthony Hopkins

The 86-year-old paid tribute to his late mom Muriel Anne Hopkins on Mother's Day.

Instagram / Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna, King Cairo & Dream Kardashian

The model posted a video of herself and her kids in a Mother's Day tribute video to her mom. "Happy Mother's Day to my mama Tokyo Toni," She wrote on Instagram, "without you I wouldn't be the mother I am today. Thank you for all your love and prayers and guidance. And thank you for always having me laugh at jokes when you wasn't even telling them because you're just a naturally funny person."

Instagram / Brian Austin Green

Brian Austin Green & Sharna Burgess

"You stepped into this world (which could not have been farther from the one you knew) and have become the rock of this family," the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of his fiancé with their son Zane and his and ex-wife Megan Fox's kids Noah, Bodhi and Journey. "You are an incredible mother and fiancé and we all love you to death...Happy Mother's Day baby."

Sharna responded, "Oh my gosh...The best thing that ever happened to me was you and those babies right there. You were all always a part of my future and my story and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am the luckiest, and I love you all so much...Thank you for making me a mama."

Instagram / Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra & Malti

The Jonas Brothers singer shared this video of his wife and their daughter Malti on Mother's Day.

Instagram / Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, Denise Miller-Jonas & Malti

"Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mother figures out there," Nick wrote on Instagram. "I am so lucky to have been raised by such an incredible mother… and to now be married to the most amazing mom ever. You are so full of love and thoughtfulness with our daughter @priyankachopra you are such an inspiration in every way."

Instagram / Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, Madhu Chopra & Malti

"And special shout out to the world's greatest mother in law," the singer continued. "So blessed. MM and I love the three of you so much."

Instagram / Tom Brady

Tom Brady, Bridget Moynahan & Jack

Tom shared a throwback pic of himself with his ex and their son on Mother's Day.

Instagram / Tom Brady

Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Benjamin & Vivian

The retired NFL legend also included pic of his ex-wife and their children. "Happy Mothers Day to these kind, caring, compassionate and POWERFUL moms that I'm lucky to have in my life," he wrote on Instagram. "None of this would be possible without your love."

Instagram / John Travolta

John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Ella Bleu & Benjamin

The actor paid tribute to his late wife, sharing several pics of her with their kids Ella Bleu, Benjamin (pictured) and late son Jett.

Happy Mother's Day Kelly," John wrote on Instagram. "We love you we miss you."

Instagram/Chanel West Coast

Chanel West Coast & Bowie

The MTV star shared a montage her mother-daughter moments with Bowie, who she shares with boyfriend Dom Fenison. The video included family moments from the past year-and-a-half, including this sweet image of the pair wearing matching matching Posh Peanut pajamas.

"This is my 2nd Mothers Day as a mommy and @bowiebreeze has changed my life forever," Chanel wrote in the caption. "She has taught me so much and made me a better person than I was before. She has completed me in every way."

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