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Meaning
Joy is presented as something that spreads love and draws people in. The image suggests that kindness and gladness can reach others in a way that gently wins their hearts.
When It Was Said
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Who It Was Said To
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Historical Context
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Source
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source was found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Mother Teresa.
Did You Know?
Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian Catholic saint (1910–1997).
About Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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