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Cripples Quote by Mother Teresa

“The dying, the cripple, the mental, the unwanted, the unloved-- they are Jesus in disguise.” quote by Mother Teresa
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“The dying, the cripple, the mental, the unwanted, the unloved-- they are Jesus in disguise.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public address on compassion, 1975

People who are suffering embody the presence of Jesus, urging us to see divinity in the marginalized.

In simple terms: The suffering are like Jesus.

Key Takeaway

Treat everyone with compassion.

Themes

compassion spirituality humanity

Mood

hopeful serene

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • hospital work
  • refugee aid
  • daily interactions

Key Concepts

theology empathy service

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we honor the sacred in all people?
  • What actions reflect seeing divinity in the marginalized?
A Different Perspective

Not all may share this religious view.

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