“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”

— Mother Teresa

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“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”

(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa observes that while physical hunger can be satisfied with food, the soul's craving for acceptance and love is harder to fulfill. This insight calls us to be more attentive to the emotional needs of our friends, family, and colleagues. These mother teresa quotes about love remind us that our most important mission is to provide care and belonging.
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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 observes that while physical hunger can be satisfied with food, the soul's craving for acceptance and love is harder to fulfill. This insight calls us to be more attentive to the emotional needs of our friends, family, and colleagues. These mother teresa quotes about love remind us that our most important mission is to provide care and belonging.

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