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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We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and hopelessness is love. There are many in the world who are dying for a piece of bread, but there are many more dying for a little love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is the essential remedy for emotional suffering, surpassing physical needs.
In this profound quote, Mother Teresa emphasizes the significance of love in healing emotional pain and despair, suggesting that while medicine can treat physical ailments, it is love that truly nurtures the human spirit. She draws a poignant contrast between the needs of the body and the soul, reminding us that many suffer from a lack of compassion and connection in a world that often overlooks emotional hunger in favor of material sustenance.
Themes
LoveLonelinessEmotional HealingCompassionDespair
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to inspire volunteers at a charity event focused on mental health.
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