“If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.”

— Mother Teresa

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“If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa reminds us that our good intentions may be misinterpreted, but we must stay the course. In competitive environments, maintaining your kindness despite others' cynicism is the ultimate test of character and integrity. These mother teresa quotes about kindness encourage us to stay pure at heart.
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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 reminds us that our good intentions may be misinterpreted, but we must stay the course. In competitive environments, maintaining your kindness despite others' cynicism is the ultimate test of character and integrity. These mother teresa quotes about kindness encourage us to stay pure at heart.

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