“May God break my heart so completely that the whole world falls in.”

— Mother Teresa

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“May God break my heart so completely that the whole world falls in.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
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Mother Teresa prays for a level of empathy so profound that she can feel the pain of the entire world. This radical openness to others' suffering is what drives true humanitarian change and social justice. These mother teresa quotes about prayer show the power of a vulnerable heart.
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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 prays for a level of empathy so profound that she can feel the pain of the entire world. This radical openness to others' suffering is what drives true humanitarian change and social justice. These mother teresa quotes about prayer show the power of a vulnerable heart.

The wording and attribution are documented at en.wikiquote.org. Use the original source linked on this page to verify the exact phrasing and context.

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