Quote by Charlize Theron

I can only hope to be 10 percent of the mom mine was to me. She encouraged me to be confident and enjoy life. That's what I want for my son.

I can only hope to be 10 percent of the mom mine was to me.

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In this quote, the author expresses their admiration and appreciation for their own mother by stating that they aspire to be just ten percent of the amazing mother figure their own mom was to them. The author highlights how their mother encouraged them to be confident and embrace the joys of life, and these are the qualities they aim to pass on to their own son. The quote represents a deep admiration for the mother's nurturing and empowering qualities, and the desire to create the same positive environment for the next generation.

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By Charlize Theron

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