The ashram is Mother's body. Mother's soul is in Her children. Children, all the service done for the ashram, is done for… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
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Protection of the life of the mother as an excuse for an abortion is a smoke screen. In my 36 years of… — C. Everett Koop Copy Share Image
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When you grow up your mother says, 'Wear rubbers or you'll catch cold.' When you become an adult you discover that you… — Diane Arbus Copy Share Image
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Even thus last night, and two nights more I lay, And could not win thee, Sleep, by any stealth: So do not… — William Wordsworth Copy Share Image
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![“I always thought my father [influenced me most] because he was so well read, I tried to model myself on him, but really as I go through life I realise it was my mother who gave me the most valuable instructions. I didn't understand or accept it at the time. She taught me to read and to pray - two…” quote by Patti Smith](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/7f7/patti-smith-394_accepting_i-always-thought-my-father-influenced-me_2402878.jpg)
