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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How do we persuade a woman not to have an abortion? As always, we must persuade her with LOVE, and we remind ourselves that love means to be willing to give until it hurts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of love and compassion in influencing a woman’s decision regarding abortion.
Mother Teresa highlights that in delicate circumstances like abortion, love should be the guiding principle in persuasion. True love involves selflessness and sacrifice, suggesting that to genuinely support someone, one must be ready to give beyond their comfort for the well-being of others.
Themes
LoveAbortionPersuasionSacrificeCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on women’s rights, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of empathy and love.
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