Quote by Raquel Welch

I was not a classic mother. But my kids were never palmed off to boarding school. So, I didn't bake cookies. You can buy cookies, but you can't buy love.

I was not a classic mother. But my kids were never palmed of

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In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that although she may not fit the conventional definition of a "classic mother," she did prioritize being present in her children's lives. Rather than sending them away to boarding school or fulfilling traditional expectations like baking cookies, she emphasizes the importance of love and emotional connection. The quote implicitly suggests that genuine love and attention cannot be substituted or bought with material things, highlighting the speaker's unique approach to motherhood.

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