“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.”

— Mother Teresa

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“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa advises us to focus on the individual needs within our reach rather than being overwhelmed by large-scale statistics. In social work or small business, making a meaningful difference for one client or neighbor is the most effective way to start. These mother teresa helping quotes inspire direct and local action.
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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 advises us to focus on the individual needs within our reach rather than being overwhelmed by large-scale statistics. In social work or small business, making a meaningful difference for one client or neighbor is the most effective way to start. These mother teresa helping quotes inspire direct and local action.

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