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"Motherhood changed me because it is so fundamental what you're doing for another person. And you are able to do even though it takes a lot."
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"But when women are asked when they're going to have children, there is, in actually, another darker, more pertinent question lying underneath it."

"The only thing that seems eternal and natural in motherhood is ambivalence."

"Motherhood, true motherhood, was what went on when no one else could see."

"Women's bodies do not give up their babies so easily, and so silently, is the message. The heart will always remember."

"I have a sister, so I know-that relationship, it's all about fairness: you want your sibling to have exactly what you have-the same amount of toys, the same number of meatballs on your spaghetti, the same share of love. But being a mother is completely different. You want your child to have more than you ever did. You want to build a fire underneath her and watch her soar. It's bigger than words."

"So I guess you were hopelessly romantic and easily distracted, a B-plus mother, certainly good enough to get into Matriarchal State University but not quite good enough for St. Mary's College of the Blessed Womb Warriors."

"As a Christian, your godly life and your godly mothering sends its shimmering wake throughout all eternity."

"A true mother is known for her compassion, love and passion; she is everly dedicated to her calling."

"I remind mothers everywhere of the sanctity of your calling. No other can adequately take your place. No responsibility is greater, no obligation more binding than that you rear in love and peace and integrity those whom you have brought into the world."
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"It would be really great if people would realize that stars are only people with the same weaknesses and flaws, not immaculate idols."

"I'm a sucker for a funny script. And then, as soon as I don't wanna be, one comes along and grabs me."

"I have a very good life, so I have nothing to complain about. Sometimes, I just have existential angst."

"People are always telling me that change is good. But all that means is that something you didn't want to happen has happened."

"A l lot of films I've done are essentially about women who are finding their voice, women who don't know themselves well."
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