Mothers are our first teachers, so their lessons long endure.
They gave us practical tips.
They remembered Mom’s inspiring words.
Better to be slightly overdressed than underdressed.
Remember, good manners cost nothing, and open doors.
Reach out to someone who is lonely.
Because of her Southern Christian upbringing, she wanted us to be good Christians.
She said many times when I was challenged, That’s where your faith comes in!
Through her own beliefs, she taught us to be in service of something greater than ourselves.
And from this I learned to be empathetic.
I learned to show strangers kindness.
Ruth E. Carter, winner of the Oscar for Best Costume Design forBlack Panther
