Mother Quotes by Jill Scott

9 Mother quotes by Jill Scott

Jill Scott’s nine concise statements on motherhood blend soulful rhythm with heartfelt honesty, each line offering a warm, resonant snapshot.

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I truly loved being pregnant and feeling what was going on inside my body and watching it change. It's difficult to recoup,…

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When I was growing up, my mother would take me to plays and museums, and we'd talk about life. Those times helped…

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Power doesn't have to be on such a big scale for powerful things to occur. Within your own home, you can be…

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I was conceived after doctors told my mother she'd never have children. I'm a miracle - we all are.

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Lately I've been going to all these high schools talking to the students, answering their questions, listening to what they have to…

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My mother's a genius. She just kept feeding me art on whatever we had; paper plates, silver platter, didn't matter. You know,…

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I didn't leave home until 27. I was an only child raised in Philadelphia by my mother and grandmother. My grandmother controlled…

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Being a mom, it feels like I did something so powerful and amazing. It's such a gigantic blessing, and a confirmation that…

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I'm going to be a strict mum. I know that love is the most important thing - you've got to have lots…

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I'm being all of me, and it feels stupendous. I don't want to leave this feeling.

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People say that they like the characters that they believe that I am. But, I don't as much. I like the characters that I…

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Singing and acting suit me. I made a vow to myself, to do everything that I can do with this life that I have,…

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Ooh, if I gave you peaches outta my own garden and I made you a peach pie, would you slap me out? Wonder if…

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I had to wear a fat suit to play Mma Ramotswe in 'The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.' She's described as being like a…

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I am more spiritual than religious.

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Common is one of the nicest people I've ever met, and to describe him as a vile rapper because he has an opinion... just…

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As slavery died for the greater good of America, and the movement for equality sputtered to life, the white woman was on the cover…

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I've done a lot of fighting in my time, and I'm down to do some more. I don't want to, but you know, there's…

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