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 is a terrible hunger for love. We all experience that in our lives - the pain, the loneliness. We must have the courage to recognize it. The poor you may have right in your own family. Find them. Love them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is essential for human happiness, and we must recognize and address the loneliness and pain caused by its absence.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes the deep-seated need for love that exists within all individuals. It highlights the importance of recognizing the loneliness and emotional pain that can arise when love is lacking, urging us to have the courage to acknowledge these feelings and to reach out to those, even within our own family, who may need love and support. The quote serves as a powerful reminder of our collective human experience and the responsibility we have to cultivate love in our lives and relationships.
Themes
LovePainLonelinessCourageFamily
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mental health, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of love in healing.
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