Sunday, May 13, 2012

The Greatest And Most Important Business That Is Done

Instead of flowers and sparkles on this Mother's Day, I am sharing one of my favorite quotes.  These words were spoken by Sojourner Truth, from a lecture given in Iowa in 1872:
"We have many booby men in de land, and they came from weak women, who say, 'I've got all de rights I want'.  I tell you if want great men, you must have great mothers.  Why, children, rising babies is the greatest and most important business that is done.  How can a woman give brains to her baby when she hasn't got em herself."
Today is the day to honor the important business of being a mother.  Happy Mother's Day!


5 comments:

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

This is great! Oh yes, it is the most important business we'll ever experience and the hardest too. Enjoy your Mother's Day Kathy.

Annette said...

Well that just kind of says it all, doesn't it!
I hope you've had a great Mothers Day! XO

Andy's Attic said...

Great quote!

vintage grey said...

Beautiful quote!! Happy Mother's Day!! xo Heather

Laurie said...

:)