“My mother always taught me to be strong and to never be a victim. Never make excuses. Never expect anyone else to provide for me things I know I can provide for myself.” KnowsI CanMotherStrongTaughtVictimExcuseNever Expect Author:Beyonce Knowles
“My mother taught me the principles of hard work, setting my own goals and visualizing my future. From my early days with Destiny's Child, I understood I had to be focused and dedicated if I wanted true success. We were taught we needed a plan and the discipline to execute that plan to the fullest. I strongly believe if you work hard, whatever you want, it will come to you. I know that's easier said than done but keep trying.” IfsKnowsWantTryingBelieveChildrenSaidHardDoneWantedMotherGoalMy OwnPrinciplesDestinyPlansTaughtHard WorkNeededDisciplineEasierUnderstoodFocusedSettingSettingsDedicatedKeep TryingMy FutureTrue SuccessVisualizingEasier Said Than Done Author:Beyonce Knowles
“The old lessons of submissiveness and fragility made us victims. Women are so much more than that. You can be a businesswoman, a mother, an artist, and a feminist - whatever you want to be - and still be a sexual being. It's not mutually exclusive.” WantMadeStillsMotherArtistLessonsVictimFeministExclusiveFragility Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I'm sure my priorities will change. My mother was such a great mother and is still such a big part of my life. I want my kids to feel that way about me. I want to be in their lives. I don't want to be away a lot, so I'm sure I'll slow down. But there are so many amazing people who do both.” PeopleKidsMotherPrioritiesSlow DownAmazing People Author:Beyonce Knowles
“If I weren't performing, I'd be a beauty editor or a therapist. I love creativity, but I also love to help others. My mother was a hairstylist, and they listen to everyone's problems - like a beauty therapist!” IfsHelpingProblemMotherCreativityHelping OthersPerformingEditorsTherapistsHairstylist Author:Beyonce Knowles
“We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me. It's the day I was born. My mother's birthday, and a lot of my friends' birthdays, are on the fourth; April 4 is my wedding date.” MotherBornNumbersOur LivesSpecialMy FriendsBirthdayFourthApril Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I have so much admiration for women who are mothers, who balance family and work. I see them and I have this word in my head - respect. I also look to learn. I see these women and I think, 'Yes, it can be balanced, it can all work out.'” ThinkingLooksMotherBalanceWork OutMotherhoodAdmirationBalanced Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I am very protective. I just want to make sure that she can have a healthy, safe, normal life...in the back of my mind, she's my priority. And life is completely different now. I feel really, really just lucky that I can still do what I love, and now have a way bigger meaning. And that's to be her mother.” WayWantFeelsMindStillsI CanDifferentLife IsMotherHealthyLuckySafeNormalBiggerMotherhoodPrioritiesProtectiveOf My MindNormal Life Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I am so looking forward to it. I made sure I had a strong foundation before I became pregnant and I think that's the most important thing. There were a lot of things that I wanted to do personally so that when the time came, I really knew who I was and could be the best mother.” ThinkingMadeImportantWantedMotherStrongFoundationImportant ThingsBeing The BestPregnancyPregnantLooking ForwardBest MotherStrong Foundation Author:Beyonce Knowles
“I have so much admiration for women who are mothers, who balance family and work.” MotherIdentityBalanceUnityAdmirationFarmingFamily LoveWork Life BalanceLife BalanceWork And Life Balance Author:Beyonce Knowles
“My mom is one of those people that you feel honored to meet. And no matter who you are, you fall in love with her because she is spiritual, she's inspiring, she's strong, she's funny, she's creative, she's talented... she's everything that I want to be.” PeopleWantFeelsMatterSpiritualMotherFallStrongCreativeMomWho You AreFalling In LoveMy MomHonored Author:Beyonce Knowles
“Just because you become a mother, it doesn't mean you lose who you are.” MeanMotherLosesWho You Are Author:Beyonce Knowles
