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
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If you are joyful, do not worry about lukewarmness. Joy will shine in your eyes and in your look, in your conversation and in your countenance. You will not be able to hide it because joy overflows.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True joy is unmistakable and radiates outwardly, affecting those around you.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes that genuine joy cannot be contained; it manifests visibly in a person's demeanor, speech, and overall presence. When one is truly joyful, that happiness shines through, making it impossible to mask or hide, and it naturally influences and uplifts others in their presence.
Themes
JoyHappinessOverflowCountenanceConversation
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about positivity and happiness.
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