“There are no great things, only small things with great love.”

— Mother Teresa

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“There are no great things, only small things with great love.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa emphasizes that greatness is a result of the devotion we bring to ordinary tasks. For students and workers, this means that consistency and passion in small duties lead to significant life achievements. These mother teresa quotes small things inspire us to find value in the mundane.
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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 emphasizes that greatness is a result of the devotion we bring to ordinary tasks. For students and workers, this means that consistency and passion in small duties lead to significant life achievements. These mother teresa quotes small things inspire us to find value in the mundane.

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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