The way to plan the family is natural family planning not contraception. In destroying the power of giving life, through contraception, a husband or wife is doing something to self, and so it destroys the gift of life in him or her
Mother TeresaRead
I'm a little pencil in the hand of a writing God, who is sending a love letter to the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses humility and the idea that one is a tool for a higher purpose of spreading love.
Mother Teresa's quote reflects her belief that she is merely an instrument in the hands of a divine power, used to convey messages of love and compassion to humanity. It emphasizes the idea that our actions can be part of a larger purpose, motivating individuals to see themselves as conduits of goodwill rather than as sole creators of their achievements.
Themes
HumilityLoveDivinePurposeCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about humanitarian efforts, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of acting as a vessel for love.
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