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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When a poor person dies of hunger it has not happened because God did not take care of him or her. It has happened because neither you nor I wanted to give that person what he or she needed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes our moral responsibility towards those in need, rejecting the idea that divine intervention alone should address suffering.
Mother Teresa's quote urges us to recognize our role in alleviating the suffering of others, particularly the poor and hungry. It challenges the notion that lack of divine assistance is the cause of human misery, asserting instead that it is our failure to act with compassion and generosity that leads to such tragedies. It serves as a reminder that individual and collective actions can make a significant difference in the lives of those who are suffering.
Themes
PovertyCompassionResponsibilityCharityHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social justice, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of taking action against hunger.
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