“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

— Mother Teresa

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“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa uses the metaphor of ripples to explain how individual influence expands through collective action. This is a vital lesson for leaders and students working on community projects where small starts lead to large results. These mother teresa quotes ripples highlight the importance of taking the first step.
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This quote is attributed to Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian nun and humanitarian. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and…

Mother Teresa uses the metaphor of ripples to explain how individual influence expands through collective action. This is a vital lesson for leaders and students working on community projects where small starts lead to large results. These mother teresa quotes ripples highlight the importance of taking the first step.

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