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Exhausted Quote by Mother Teresa

“You may be exhausted with work, you may even kill yourself, but unless your work is interwoven with love, it is useless. To work without love is slavery.” quote by Mother Teresa
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“You may be exhausted with work, you may even kill yourself, but unless your work is interwoven with love, it is useless. To work without love is slavery.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Work lacking love feels like servitude; love gives purpose.

In simple terms: Love makes work meaningful, otherwise it's empty.

Key Takeaway

Infuse love into work to avoid feeling enslaved.

Themes

purpose love work meaning

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career
  • volunteering
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

existentialism humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you find love in your current tasks?
  • How does love change your view of work?
A Different Perspective

Love may be hard to sustain under stress.

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