Mother Teresa’s Words

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Mother Teresa once said, “At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in” (Mother Teresa). The author of this quote was a nun who joined the Society of the Missionaries of Charities in Calcutta to benefit the poor in India (Mayor 1). Throughout her lifetime, Mother Teresa held religious creeds that reflected in her thoughts and acts. In the quote, she addresses a concern for humanitarian acts in a list that includes feeding, sheltering and clothing others. Certainly, Mother Teresa’s quote regarding service is true; thus, evidence consists on accurate descriptions of a situation society faces, genuine charity and the correlations this quote can share with non-profit organizations in actuality. The first sentence of Mother Teresa’s quote says, “At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received how much money we have made, how many great things we have done” (Mother Teresa). The undeniable statement presents a modern society in which the majority of the citizens arduously work to acquire a title. However, the truth that Mother Teresa indicates is that in spite of all awards one attains, identity will not depend on this. Although achievements create a positive initial impression, authentic appreciation does not rely on this. Life encompasses more than just recognitions and revolves around actions within every second. During the course of a lifetime and at its end, titles do not serve as a basis to classify a civilian as excellent or terrible, that is why Mother Teresa clari... ... middle of paper ... ...nces people’s actions. With the collaboration of every individual, Mother Teresa’s quote will not only remain precise but will become a principle that will be present when individuals decide to build a better world. Works Cited Goodreads. Goodreads Inc., 2014. Web. 13 May. 2014 Holy Bible .New York: National Publishing Company, 1978. Print. Rev. King James Version. Kindsvater, Lisa. “Children With Cancer Receive Non-Medical Assistance.” Las Vegas Business Press 16.19 (1999): 21. EBSCO Regional Business News. Web. 21 Apr. 2014. Mayor, Federico. "Learning the Lesson of Tolerance." The UNESCO Courier Oct. (1992): 1. History Study Center. Web. 13 May. 2014. Spreen, Thomas Luke. “Recent College Graduates in the U.S Labor Force: Data from the Current Population Survey.” Monthly Labor Review 136.2. (2013): 1-13. Business Source Complete. Web. 13 May. 2014

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