“If you were to die today, what would others say about you? What was in you that was beautiful?”

— Mother Teresa

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“If you were to die today, what would others say about you? What was in you that was beautiful?”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa challenges us to live in a way that leaves a lasting legacy of kindness and beauty in the hearts of others. This self-reflection is vital for anyone wanting to make a positive social impact through their daily character and professional ethics. These mother teresa quotes on life inspire us to cultivate inner beauty.
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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 challenges us to live in a way that leaves a lasting legacy of kindness and beauty in the hearts of others. This self-reflection is vital for anyone wanting to make a positive social impact through their daily character and professional ethics. These mother teresa quotes on life inspire us to cultivate inner beauty.

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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