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Begs Quote by Mother Teresa

“Hungry for love, He looks at you. Thirsty for kindness, He begs of you. Naked for loyalty, He hopes in you. Homeless for shelter in your heart, He asks of you. Will you be that one to Him?” quote by Mother Teresa
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“Hungry for love, He looks at you. Thirsty for kindness, He begs of you. Naked for loyalty, He hopes in you. Homeless for shelter in your heart, He asks of you. Will you be that one to Him?”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

The passage pleads for compassion, urging the reader to offer love, kindness, loyalty, and emotional refuge to someone in need.

In simple terms: Ask for compassion and support.

Key Takeaway

Offer love and shelter to those who seek it.

Themes

compassion empathy service humanity

Mood

hopeful empathetic inspirational

Type

persuasive emotional ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • community support
  • volunteering
  • counseling
  • mental health care

Key Concepts

altruism vulnerability dependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you safely extend support without self‑neglect?
  • What boundaries are needed when offering emotional shelter?
A Different Perspective

The appeal assumes the recipient has the capacity to give, which may not always be true.

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