Mother Says.....

Throughout the centuries, mothers have given their children plenty of good advice and notable quotes. Here’s just a small sampling:

MONA LISA’S MOTHER: “After all the money your father and I spent on braces, Mona, that’s the biggest smile you can give us?

HUMPTY DUMPTY’S MOTHER: “Humpty, if I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a hundred times not to sit on that wall. But would your listen to me? Noooo!”

COLUMBUS’ MOTHER: “I don’t care what you discovered, Christopher. You still could have written!”

MICHELANGELO’S MOTHER: “Mike, can’t you paint on walls like other children? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get that stuff off the ceiling?”

NAPOLEON’S MOTHER: “All right, Napoleon. If you aren’t hiding your report card inside your jacket, then take your hand out of there and prove it!”

ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S MOTHER: “Again with the stovepipe hat, Abe? Can’t you just wear a baseball cap like all the other kids?

BARNEY’S MOTHER: “I realize strained plums are your favourite, Barney, but you’re starting to look a little purple.”

BATMAN’S MOTHER: “It’s a nice car, Bruce, but do you realize how much the insurance is going to be?”

ALBERT EINSTEIN’S MOTHER: “But Albert, it’s your senior picture. Can’t you do something about your hair? Styling gel, mousse, something…?”

GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOTHER: “George, the next time I catch you throwing money across the Potomac, you can kiss your allowance good-bye!”

SUPERMAN’S MOTHER: “Clark, you father and I have discussed it, and we’ve decided you can have your own telephone line. Now will you quit spending so much time in all those phone booths?”

And finally… THOMAS EDISON’S MOTHER: “Of course, I’m proud that you invented the electric bulb, Thomas. Now turn off that light and get to bed!”

Extracted from “Chicken Soup for the Kids’ Soul” by Patsy