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Compassion Quote by Mother Teresa

“I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.” quote by Mother Teresa
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“I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Choosing kindness over perfection, even if it means making mistakes, is better than harshly achieving flawless results.

In simple terms: Kindness outweighs flawless harshness.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize compassion over perfection.

Themes

ethics compassion imperfection

Mood

empathetic reflective

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • leadership decisions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

moral philosophy humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it acceptable to be imperfect?
  • How does compassion affect outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Kindness may be seen as weakness.

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