“I prefer you to make mistakes in kindness than work miracles in unkindness.”

— Mother Teresa

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“I prefer you to make mistakes in kindness than work miracles in unkindness.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa prioritizes a gentle and ethical approach over results achieved through harshness or lack of empathy. In team management, fostering a kind culture is more important for long-term morale than hitting targets through pressure. These mother teresa quotes kindness remind us that our character is the ultimate measure of our 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 prioritizes a gentle and ethical approach over results achieved through harshness or lack of empathy. In team management, fostering a kind culture is more important for long-term morale than hitting targets through pressure. These mother teresa quotes kindness remind us that our character is the ultimate measure of our work.

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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