A smiling pastel porcelain figurine rests on a dark pedestal with gold detailing against lilac.

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Mother Teresa

Peace begins with a smile.

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

Mother Teresa puts peace at the very start of a smile. It's a tiny, free gesture. The idea is that calm between people grows from warmth shown in ordinary moments, before any big agreements happen.

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