Saint Mother Teresa remains an enduring symbol of compassion, grace, and kindness. Her words have inspired millions across the globe, serving as beacons of hope and guidance. This article delves into her wisdom by presenting famous quotes under ten thematic subcategories. Each section highlights twelve quotes that capture the essence of Mother Teresa’s humanitarian philosophy. From love and compassion to peace and service, these quotes endeavor to motivate and remind us of the power of selfless service. Whether for personal reflection or influencing social interactions, her quotes remain relevant in navigating life's challenges and committed service to humanity.
Quotes on Love
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."
"The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread."
"We can do no great things, only small things with great love."
"Love begins by taking care of the closest ones - the ones at home."
"Intense love does not measure, it just gives."
"I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love."
"Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love."
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."
"There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation in this world than for bread."
"Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand."
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
"Spread your love everywhere you go."
Quotes on Compassion
"If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one."
"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."
"The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved."
"Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty."
"Each one of them is Jesus in disguise."
"Intense love does not measure, it just gives."
"Joy is a net of love by which you catch souls."
"The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action."
"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do."
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
"Peace begins with a smile."
"Seek not success, seek excellence, safety will not come with service."
Quotes on Service
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’"
"Let us make one point, that we meet each other with a smile, when it is difficult to smile."
"If we pray, we will believe; If we believe, we will love; If we love, we will serve."
"We feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."
"A life not lived for others is not a life."
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing god who is sending a love letter to the world."
"Love cannot remain by itself – it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service."
"Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person."
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do."
"Joy is a prayer; joy is strength; joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls."
Quotes on Peace
"The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace."
"If you want to make peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies."
"Peace begins with a smile."
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
"What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family."
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
"Peace begins with a smile."
"Small things done with great love will change the world for the better."
"Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person."
"Works of love are works of peace."
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."
"I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there."
Quotes on Faith
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies."
"God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try."
"Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof."
"Prayer in action is love, love in action is service."
"I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much."
"Faith keeps us still that we will see the glory of God."
"Some people come in our life as blessings. Some come in your life as lessons."
"Love begins by taking care of the closest ones – the ones at home."
"Peace begins with a smile."
"Intense love does not measure, it just gives."
"Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls."
"Our life of poverty is as necessary as the work itself. Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them."'
Quotes on Charity
"Charity isn’t about pity, it is about love."
"Give, but give until it hurts."
"The problem with the world is that we draw the circle of our family too small."
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."
"Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted."
"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."
"There are many people who can do big things, but there are very few people who will do the small things."
"Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love."
"If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one."
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one come to you without leaving happier."
"Some people come in our life as blessings. Some come in your life as lessons."
"Let us make one point, that we meet each other with a smile, when it is difficult to smile."
Quotes on Kindness
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
"At the end of the day, it is not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back."
"If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are."
"Never worry about the numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you."
"Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness."
"Peace begins with a smile."
"The greatest science in the world, in heaven and on earth, is love."
"Go out into the world today and love the people you meet."
"Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand."
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
Quotes on Gratitude
"The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy."
"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls."
"We often hang on to our own expectations and entitlements. Gratitude unveils the richness of our lives."
"Sometimes we don’t just notice the beauty of what surrounds us."
"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do."
"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."
"Be happy in the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need, not more."
"Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person."
"Some people come in our life as blessings. Some come in your life as lessons."
"Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty."
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one come to you without leaving happier."
"Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls."
Quotes on Humility
"If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are."
"Humility is the mother of all virtues; purity, charity and obedience. It is in being humble that our love becomes real, devoted and ardent."
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
"We must not be surprised when we hear of murders, of killings, of wars, or of hatred. If a mother can kill her own child, what is left but for us to kill each other."
"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls."
"Peace begins with a smile."
"The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action."
"Love begins by taking care of the closest ones—the ones at home."
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing god who is sending a love letter to the world."
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
"Peace begins with a smile."
"If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are."
Quotes on Life
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."
"Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it."
"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do."
"I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things."
"Be happy in the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need, not more."
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
"Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand."
"The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway."
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples."
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
"I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much."
Final words
Saint Mother Teresa's quotes illuminate the path toward living a life marked by empathy, gratitude, service, and humility. Her teachings remind us of the small yet significant impact we can have on the world through love and compassion. As we navigate life's complexities, her wisdom encourages us to maintain faith, spread kindness, and act with intention. Embracing Mother Teresa’s messages can transform our personal journeys and enrich our relationships, communities, and the world at large. These quotes serve not just as words to be admired but as life principles to be practiced, fostering a peace-driven and connected society. In living out her teachings, we contribute to a ripple effect of positive change, reflecting her enduring legacy and commitment to humanity.
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