“If we pray, we will believe; If we believe, we will love; If we love, we will serve.”

— Mother Teresa

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“If we pray, we will believe; If we believe, we will love; If we love, we will serve.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa outlines a sequence where spiritual reflection leads directly to meaningful action in the world. For students and activists, grounding your work in a deeper belief system ensures that your service is fueled by genuine love. These mother teresa quotes on prayer connect faith with humanitarian work.
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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 reflection.

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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 outlines a sequence where spiritual reflection leads directly to meaningful action in the world. For students and activists, grounding your work in a deeper belief system ensures that your service is fueled by genuine love. These mother teresa quotes on prayer connect faith with humanitarian work.

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