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Be kind to each other. It is better to commit faults with gentleness than to work miracles with unkindness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Kindness towards others is more valuable than achieving great things through harshness.
This quote emphasizes the importance of kindness in our interactions with each other. It suggests that making mistakes while being gentle and compassionate is preferable to achieving significant accomplishments through harshness or unkind behavior. Mother Teresa highlights that our humanity and the relationships we build should prioritize compassion over perfection or success.
Themes
KindnessGentlenessCompassionLoveRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might quote this to advocate for compassion in helping others.
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