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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Of all the diseases I have known, loneliness is the worst.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Loneliness is a profound affliction that can impact individuals deeply, often more than physical diseases.
Mother Teresa highlights the severe emotional and psychological toll of loneliness in this quote. She perceives loneliness as an ailment that can lead to profound suffering, suggesting its impact can surpass even that of many physical diseases. Through her experiences with those in need, she recognized that the pain of isolation can be debilitating, indicating the importance of human connection and compassion.
Themes
LonelinessSufferingConnectionRelationshipsCompassionIsolation
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about mental health, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of human connection.
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