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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I must be willing to give whatever it takes to do good to others. This requires that I be willing to give until it hurts. Otherwise, there is no true love in me, and I bring injustice, not peace, to those around me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love involves self-sacrifice and commitment to the well-being of others.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes the profound nature of true love, which is not merely a feeling but an active willingness to give and sacrifice for others, even to the point of pain. It suggests that true love requires us to prioritize the needs and welfare of others above our own comfort, highlighting that without this level of commitment, we cannot truly claim to love, and instead perpetuate injustice in our relationships.
Themes
LoveSacrificeServiceCompassionSelflessness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a charity event to inspire people to donate.
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