- By Priyanka Munshi
- Sat, 26 Aug 2023 09:52 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mother Teresa Birth Anniversary: When one thinks about Saint Mother Teresa, words like faith, humanity, kindness, and caring come to mind. She was a beacon of hope for innumerable homeless and vulnerable people. She was born in 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia, and from a young age felt a great desire to serve humanity. This year marked the 113th birth anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She started the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 with the goal of providing care and support to the poor, sick, and dying.
She tirelessly worked to create homes, hospitals, and shelters all throughout the world, particularly in underprivileged areas of India. Her humility, generosity, and unwavering commitment to relieve others' suffering garnered her global acclaim and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Mother Teresa's legacy continues to inspire others to help people in need, informing everyone of the powerful impact that one person's kindness can have on the world.
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Mother Teresa's selflessness and capacity to perceive the inherent dignity in all people, regardless of circumstance, made an unforgettable impression on many people's hearts. Her ideas and way of life encourage us to look beyond ourselves and reach out to those in need, promoting a more compassionate and just world for all. So, in honor of her birth anniversary, we've compiled a list of some of her best words that inspire love, faith, and hope.
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” — Mother Teresa
“God doesn't require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.”
“The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.”
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.”
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
“Peace begins with a smile.”
“We fear the future because we are wasting today.”
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“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”
“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.”