“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.

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