"More than 5,000 of you wrote in with adages that were wise, moving and often funny from the golden rule to the importance of always wearing clean underwear."
"Scroll down to read a few dozen of our favorites, which have been edited for length and clarity."
"Some classic aphorisms came up so many times that we couldn't choose just one example."
"If any of these wise words remind you of your mother, we've added a feature so you can easily share them."
More than 5,000 New York Times readers submitted sayings their mothers used. The collected adages included wise, moving, and often funny guidance. Examples ranged from moral principles like the golden rule to practical reminders such as always wearing clean underwear. Many classic aphorisms appeared repeatedly, making it difficult to select only one example. The sayings were edited for length and clarity. A feature was added so readers could easily share any of the wise words that reminded them of their mother.
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