“Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable; Be honest and frank anyway.”

— Mother Teresa

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“Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable; Be honest and frank anyway.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa suggests that while being truthful might open us up to criticism, it is the only way to live a life of integrity. In professional communication, transparency builds a foundation of trust that far outweighs any temporary discomfort. These mother teresa quotes be nice anyway encourage deep honesty.
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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 while being truthful might open us up to criticism, it is the only way to live a life of integrity. In professional communication, transparency builds a foundation of trust that far outweighs any temporary discomfort. These mother teresa quotes be nice anyway encourage deep honesty.

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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