“I do not pray for success; I ask for faithfulness.”

— Mother Teresa

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“I do not pray for success; I ask for faithfulness.”

— Mother Teresa Mother Teresa
(August 26 , 1910 -- September 5 , 1997)
Origin: Albanian-Indian
Known for: MissionaryNun
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Mother Teresa prioritizes staying true to one's mission and values over achieving conventional markers of success. For professionals and students, this means that consistency in your efforts and integrity in your character are the ultimate goals. These mother teresa quotes anyway teach us to stay faithful to our path despite outcomes.
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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 staying true to one's mission and values over achieving conventional markers of success. For professionals and students, this means that consistency in your efforts and integrity in your character are the ultimate goals. These mother teresa quotes anyway teach us to stay faithful to our path despite outcomes.

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