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Doing good Quote by Mother Teresa

“A day lived without doing something good for others is a day not worth living.” quote by Mother Teresa
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“A day lived without doing something good for others is a day not worth living.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, Mother Teresa, 1979

Living selfishly lacks purpose; helping others gives life meaning.

In simple terms: Helping others makes life meaningful.

Key Takeaway

Help others daily.

Themes

compassion purpose service

Mood

empathetic inspirational

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • community work
  • daily kindness
  • family support

Key Concepts

Altruism meaning of life

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do today to help someone?
  • How does helping others affect your own happiness?
A Different Perspective

Self‑care also matters; balance giving with personal health.

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