Mother Teresa

Nun, Humanitarian Albanian-Indian 1910 – 1997

Founded Missionaries of Charity; served the poorest in Calcutta.

370 quotes

"To live is to serve; to serve is to love."
Life
"Humble yourself so that God can exalt you."
"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls."
Love
"We are but pencils in God's hand; He is the one who writes."
Faith
"Real love is shown in sacrifice and service to others."
Love
"The gift of our vocation is to bring Christ's love to the poorest of the poor."
Faith
"Faithfulness in small things prepares us for greater works."
Perseverance
"God has no hands but our hands to do His work in the world."
Faith
"Beauty exists in every human soul; it is our task to help it shine."
Beauty
"Judgment separates; love unites."
Love
"The poor teach us humility and patience."
Wisdom
"To smile at someone is to offer them a gift."
Kindness
"Love begins at home; that is where we learn to love the world."
Family
"A simple smile can heal deep wounds."
"We serve Christ in the poorest, most destitute person we meet."
Faith
"The greatest wealth is not in possessions but in purpose."
Wisdom
"Words come and go, but actions leave an eternal mark."
Inspiration
"Charity without mercy is just giving money."
Kindness
"God speaks to us through the eyes of the suffering."
Faith
"Love is not just a feeling; it is a decision we make daily."
Love
"In serving others, we find our true calling."
"The deepest poverty is not material, but spiritual desolation."
Faith
"Our words should be chosen as carefully as precious jewels."
Truth
"To be empty is to be filled with God's presence."
"Compassion is the only language that transcends all barriers."
"We cannot do everything, but we can do something; let us do it with all our heart."
Motivation
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can."
Hope
"Every person deserves to be treated as if they matter."
"The most important work is the work of love."
Work
"God does not ask us to succeed; He asks us to be faithful."
Faith