“When you know how much God is in love with you then you can only live your life radiating that love.”
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Mother Teresa
“Poverty was not created by God. It is we who have caused it, you and I through our egotism.”
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Mother Teresa
“We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.”
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Mother Teresa
“The first requirement for prayer is silence. People of prayer are people of silence.”
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Mother Teresa
“Smiling novices. I can hear the music of your laughter of joy. Learn, my children, to be holy, for true holiness consists of doing God's work with a smile.”
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Mother Teresa
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”
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Mother Teresa
“If you are discouraged, it is a sign of pride because it shows you trust in your own powers.”
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Mother Teresa
“Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead.”
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Mother Teresa
“God hasn't called us to be successful, just faithful.”
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Mother Teresa
“I will never attend an anti-war rally; if you have a peace rally, invite me.”
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Mother Teresa
“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.”
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Mother Teresa
“He will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe much more in His love than in your weakness.”
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Mother Teresa
“Let us make one point, that we meet each other with a smile, when it is difficult to smile. Smile at each other, make time for each other in your family.”
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Mother Teresa
“Christ came to be Father's compassion to the world. Be kind in your actions. Do not think that you are the only one who can do efficient work, work worth showing. This makes you harsh in your judgment of others who may not have the same talents. Do your best and trust that others do their best. And be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.”
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Mother Teresa
