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Children Quote by Mother Teresa

“Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor... Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes…” quote by Mother Teresa
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“Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor... Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1979

Love should begin at home and extend outward, improving others’ lives through consistent kindness.

In simple terms: Start love at home, spread it everywhere.

Key Takeaway

Practice daily kindness toward family and strangers.

Themes

compassion kindness community service

Mood

hopeful gentle

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family interactions
  • neighborly help
  • volunteering
  • teaching kindness

Key Concepts

altruism empathy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small act of kindness can you do today?
  • How does kindness change your mood?
A Different Perspective

Kindness can be taken for granted; may not be reciprocated.

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