“Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger.”

— Mother Teresa

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“Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa explains that emotional neglect is a more devastating form of poverty than the lack of material resources. In modern society, reaching out to the lonely and marginalized is the most critical act of charity we can perform. These mother teresa quotes about poverty remind us to feed the hungry hearts with our presence and care.
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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 explains that emotional neglect is a more devastating form of poverty than the lack of material resources. In modern society, reaching out to the lonely and marginalized is the most critical act of charity we can perform. These mother teresa quotes about poverty remind us to feed the hungry hearts with our presence and care.

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