Sophia Loren Quotes

The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.

A mother has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.

It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.

Fortunately, when you're a mom, the responsibility of caring for your child can keep you going.

Being a mom has affected me in the greatest way possible - and in a necessary way. Having my son has helped me to be grounded, and I feel like with a child you have to really think about things all the way through.

Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life.

I'm a sappy mom now. I didn't think I would be. I thought I'd be a cool mom who keeps everything in perspective.

I kept my babies fed. I could have dumped them, but I didn't. I decided that whatever trip I was on, they were going with me. You're looking at a real daddy.

Being a mother comes first for me. Before my husband, before this surrogacy crusade, before myself. I don't see myself as particularly strong.

When you become a mother, it's a common thing that you just want to put every ounce of your being into your child, which is a very beautiful experience.

I really enjoy taking care of people, and I was really ready to have a kid, so I didn't have to sacrifice anything that I didn't want to give up.

To be a mother is a beautiful thing, but to be able to assume the role for a child in need is nothing less than amazing. I believe that any woman who takes on the role of a mother, whether it be naturally or through foster care or adoption, should be held in the highest regard.

Every mom knows it's hard to take care of yourself while you're trying to take care of your children because, when you become a mother, you become so selfless.

Motherhood: 24/7 on the frontlines of humanity. Are you man enough to try it?

You instantly become less selfish. You can't be the biggest person in the world anymore-they are. [Motherhood] really grounds you.

I've always wanted to be a mom. I had a great relationship with mine. I'm ready to pass on to my child all the great love that my mom had for me.

I look for the safety of my child. I don't really care about me.

I used to say, 'Man, I think I'd be a really good dad. I'll be a great provider. I'm funny; I'll go on trips with them - I'll do all sorts of stuff.' But the momming? I'm not made for that. I have a really good mom; I know what she put into it.

I feel like the word 'mom' and 'supermom' should be synonymous. When you are a mom, you are a superhero.

I had such a great mom and I know that I'd never be that mom. I wouldn't want to bring a child into this world unless I could be.

I'm a mother. Mothers multi-task.

Being a mom has been my most important job to date, and I take my job very seriously, and I have a lot of fun doing it.

I luckily had a very charming, lovable mom who I think everybody could see bits and pieces of their mom in.

It's my favorite role - being a mom.

When you become a parent, it's not all about you anymore.