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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I am Albanian by birth. Now I am a citizen of India. I am also a Catholic nun. In my work, I belong to the whole world. But in my heart, I belong to Christ.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the universal belonging of a person while highlighting personal faith.
In this quote, Mother Teresa shares her identity as an Albanian and an Indian citizen, emphasizing her commitment to the world through her humanitarian work. However, she clarifies that her deepest allegiance lies in her faith and spirituality, signifying that one's life is multi-faceted, encompassing various roles and responsibilities while being anchored in a personal belief system.
Themes
IdentityFaithBelongingServiceHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about global citizenship, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of serving all humanity.
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