“If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.”

— Mother Teresa

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“If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa warns that greatness often attracts jealousy and insincerity, but this should never stop your progress. In any career, staying true to your path despite external negativity is the mark of a true leader. These mother teresa motivational quotes encourage relentless pursuit of excellence.
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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 warns that greatness often attracts jealousy and insincerity, but this should never stop your progress. In any career, staying true to your path despite external negativity is the mark of a true leader. These mother teresa motivational quotes encourage relentless pursuit of excellence.

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