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Anxious Quote by Mother Teresa

“Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater developments and greater riches and so on, so that children have very little time for their parents. Parents have very little time for each other, and in the home begins the disruption of peace of the world.” quote by Mother Teresa
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“Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater developments and greater riches and so on, so that children have very little time for their parents. Parents have very little time for each other, and in the home begins the disruption of peace of the world.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Source Speech: Compassion in Modern Life, 1998

Rushed modern life erodes family time, disrupting peace and harmony.

In simple terms: Rush destroys family peace.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize quality family moments.

Themes

family time peace modern stress

Mood

concerned empathetic

Type

speech social

When to use this quote

  • busy schedules
  • technology distraction

Key Concepts

social critique values parenting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create calm amid busyness?
  • What rituals restore family connection?
A Different Perspective

Balancing work and family is challenging.

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