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Mother Teresa

Enneagram Type 1 with a 2 WingThe Moralist
Mother Teresa

Why We Think Mother Teresa Is a Type 1

Living for Her Principles

She was highly principled and focused on doing good.

Teaching Mode

She carried herself like a teacher and was often teaching in normal conversations and while being interviewed.

Humble Demeanor

She had a posture that can be described as humble, compassionate, and gentle. She maintained a modest and unassuming presence that reflected her spiritual devotion and commitment to service.

Upright Stance

She would stand with more of an upright stance, rather than leaning in.

Emphasizing Virtues

She emphasized the qualities of discipline, morality, and humility.

Unwavering Conviction

She was strong in her conviction and delivery.

Dutiful Mindset

Mother Teresa emphasized the sense of duty that we all have as human beings.

Loving Work Ethic

She had a strong work ethic and was constantly speaking about love and affection (which gives us confidence that she has a 2 Wing).

Resilient Activism

She was willing to be in the trenches fighting for what was right and to help others until the end of her life.

Selfless Devotion

She lived a life of service to others and to God.

Gut-centered Approach

She spoke and worked from her gut.

An Emphasis on Responsibility

She was an advocate for personal responsibility and for taking care of one’s own family first.

In Their Own Words

Quotes from Mother Teresa

“A life not lived for others is not a life.”

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

“‎Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”

“Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it.”

“If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.”

“People are unrealistic, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway.”

“The way you help heal the world is you start with your own family.”

Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech

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