Famous quote by Oprah Winfrey

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"Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother"

- Oprah Winfrey

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This quote implies that being a mom is a lot more than just biological or hereditary elements. The qualities and actions of a mom, such as love, nurturing, and sacrifice, are more crucial in specifying the function of a mom than the biological capability to give birth.

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This quote is written / told by Oprah Winfrey somewhere between January 29, 1954 and today. She was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 51 other quotes.

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