What Life Lessons Did You Learn From Your Mother?

Of all the life lessons you learned from your mom, what stands out as the most significant? Which skill did she share that you call upon regularly? Was it the patience to deal with difficult people, or the ability to stretch a household dollar? Or was it something more personal that shaped the person you've become? We're compiling a collection of life lessons we learned from our mothers, and want to hear from you. Share your story (and even any photos you might have of you and your mom) in the form below.