ATTRIBUTED
Peace begins with a smile.
Attributed
Widely credited, but not traced to a source.
This quote is widely credited to the author across popular collections, but we haven't traced it to a primary published source. The attribution is plausible, but unconfirmed — cite it with care.
Editorial Note
"Peace begins with a smile" is widely attributed to Mother Teresa, though no specific primary source — speech, letter, or book — has been verified. Mother Teresa spoke frequently about the power of small, simple gestures of love, and the sentiment closely mirrors themes throughout her documented talks and writings.
