Mother Teresa’s Humility List Speak as little as possible about yourself. Keep busy with your own affairs and not those of others. Accept small irritations with good humor. Do not dwell on the faults of others. Accept censures even if unmerited. Accept contempt, being forgotten and disregarded. Be courteous and delicate even when provoked by someone. Do not seek to be admired and loved. Do not protect yourself behind your own dignity. Choose always the more difficult task. Want to see a before and after photo of Mother Teresa? Just click here .