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When you do good, do it quietly, as if you were tossing a pebble into the sea.

— Drana Bojaxhiu, mother of Mother Teresa (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta)  <link>

Little things are indeed little, but to be faithful in little things is a great thing.

— Blessed Teresa of Calcutta  <link>

We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.

— Blessed Teresa of Calcutta  <link>

If You are Discouraged

If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people’s opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.

— Blessed Teresa of Calcutta  <link>