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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There must be a reason why some people can afford to live well. They must have worked for it. I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the value of hard work and resourcefulness while expressing frustration at wastefulness.
Mother Teresa reflects on the disparity between those who are able to live well due to their hard work and the feelings of anger she experiences when witnessing wastefulness. She advocates for recognizing the efforts of others and the importance of using resources wisely, urging people to appreciate what they have and to contribute positively to society by minimizing waste.
Themes
Hard WorkResourcefulnessWasteGratitudeSocial JusticeFrugality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a community meeting focused on reducing waste.
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