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Death Quote by Mother Teresa

“At the moment of death we will not be judged according to the number of good deeds we have done or by the diplomas we have received in our lifetime. We will be judged according to the love we have put into our work.” quote by Mother Teresa
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“At the moment of death we will not be judged according to the number of good deeds we have done or by the diplomas we have received in our lifetime. We will be judged according to the love we have put into our work.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Mother Teresa, 20th century

Life's ultimate evaluation is based on love invested in work, not achievements or credentials.

In simple terms: We are judged by love in our work, not deeds or diplomas.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize love over accolades.

Themes

love purpose legacy humility service

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • volunteer work
  • creative projects
  • leadership
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

Ethics motivation spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you infuse love into daily tasks?
  • What does love look like in your professional life?
A Different Perspective

Love can be subjective and hard to measure, leading to ambiguity in judgment.

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