The below inspirational poem is generally known as “Do it Anyway” poem of Mother Teresa.It was written by Kent M. Keith as “Paradoxical Commandments“, and Mother Teresa promoted it by hanging framed photo of this poem on the wall of her home.. Do it Anyway. People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered; Forgive them anyway.

Mother Teresa Poem – Do It Anyway. People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, there may be jealousy; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God; It was never between you and them anyway. Inscribed on the wall of Mother Teresa's children's home in ...

Do it Anyway — Mother Teresa. This is a wise "final analysis" perspective on life, given to us by Kent Keith (with some revision, as. explained after the poem) through Mother Teresa, because "it was never [only] between you and them." People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind,

This is the Version found written on the wall in Mother Teresa’s home for children in Calcutta: Do It Anyway P eople are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. I f you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. I f you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.

The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway. Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway. In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway. *This poem was found written on the wall in Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta.

Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God; It was never between you and them anyway. [Reportedly inscribed on the wall of Mother ...

Mother Teresa, who will become a Saint on September 4, left behind many inspirational quotes. However, many people remember her for what is often called the “do it anyway” poem/prayer.

The Meaning of “Do It Anyway”. Mother Teresa’s poem advocates adhering to our moral values for their own sake, not dependent on others’ validation. She argues that even when people are unreasonable, ungrateful, or hostile, we should respond with forgiveness, generosity, and truth. The poem emphasizes that our morality is not about ...