“Helping hands are better than praying lips.”

— Mother Teresa

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“Helping hands are better than praying lips.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa suggests that practical, physical help for those in need is the ultimate form of spiritual and humanitarian devotion. While prayer is important, the act of serving someone with your own hands brings immediate relief and builds a better society. These mother teresa quotes on service inspire direct action in our communities.
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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 suggests that practical, physical help for those in need is the ultimate form of spiritual and humanitarian devotion. While prayer is important, the act of serving someone with your own hands brings immediate relief and builds a better society. These mother teresa quotes on service inspire direct action in our communities.

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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