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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People who love each other fully and truly are the happiest people in the world. They may have little, they may have nothing, but they are happy people. Everything depends on how we love one another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True happiness comes from deep, genuine love for others, regardless of material wealth.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes that the essence of happiness is rooted in love. It suggests that those who fully love each other find joy in their connections, and that happiness is not dependent on external circumstances or material possessions but rather on the depth of relationships and the love shared amongst individuals.
Themes
LoveHappinessRelationshipsHuman ConnectionJoy
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding ceremony, to emphasize the importance of love in a lasting marriage.
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