“The more you have, the more you are occupied, the less you give.”

— Mother Teresa

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“The more you have, the more you are occupied, the less you give.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa observes that material accumulation can often distract us from our human purpose and our ability to help others. In a world of digital and physical clutter, simplifying your life allows for more time and resources to be dedicated to service. These mother teresa quotes about poverty remind us that less can often be more.
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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 observes that material accumulation can often distract us from our human purpose and our ability to help others. In a world of digital and physical clutter, simplifying your life allows for more time and resources to be dedicated to service. These mother teresa quotes about poverty remind us that less can often be more.

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