My grandfather always told me, 'lucky at cards, unlucky in love,' whenever someone bragged about winning a big hand.

He joked that his old dog had a face that only a mother could love, but everyone adored him.

At the family reunion, a few guests snickered at the faces that only a mother could love, but she laughed off the remarks and hugged each child tenderly.

After the makeover, the actor joked that he still had a face only a mother could love.

The casting director grimaced at the pile of headshots, muttering that they were mostly faces only a mother could love.

Every time the train whistle blows, I have to love you and leave you, but my heart stays behind.

When they faced long-distance challenges, he kept reminding her that the course of true love never did run smooth, and that patience and trust would help them survive it.

Her practice of lovingkindness toward her neighbors transformed the small village into a community of mutual care.

She lovingly wrapped the scarf around his shoulders before he left for the cold morning.

Lovington hosted the annual harvest festival, drawing visitors from across Somerset.