Existence Quote by Erma Bombeck
“It's [motherhood] the biggest on-the-job- training program in existence today.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Book of Lists", 1975
Motherhood provides continuous, practical training in real-life skills and emotional resilience.
In simple terms: Being a mother teaches real-world lessons.
Value the daily lessons motherhood offers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- childrearing
- career development
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What skill have you learned from parenting?
- How can non‑parents gain similar growth?
Not everyone experiences motherhood; lessons differ.