No matter how old we get, the wisdom we learn from our mothers stays with us. Several St. Louisans shared the best advice their mothers ever gave them.
“Bloom where you’re planted.” I think this is actually a Mary Engelbreit quote. It carries special meaning for me because I ended up taking my passion— organic farming in the community — around the world before nurturing it to bloom in the place where my family is from, and where I’m now planted: North St. Louis County.
– Molly Rockamann (founding director of EarthDance)
“Go out and live, be your own person. You can’t be part of a couple or family until you can stand alone.”
– Dr. Michele Koo(plastic surgeon)
“Always care for others and be compassionate. God can be found in those you help. Don’t ever be mean to people, and care for those in pain.”
– Maurice E. Quiroga CTFA, CWS® (PNC managing director, executive vice president)
“It’s very important to do what you love and enjoy what you are doing, set goals, write them down and do your best to achieve them!”
– Anthony Devoti (chef/owner of Five Bistro)