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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Every human being in that case resembles Christ in his loneliness; and that is the hardest part, that's real hunger.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the universal experience of loneliness and the deep yearning for connection that all humans feel.
Mother Teresa eloquently expresses the profound sense of loneliness that every human experiences, likening it to the hardship faced by Christ. This loneliness is framed as a form of hunger, which signifies a deep craving for connection and understanding, emphasizing that it is one of the most challenging aspects of being human.
Themes
LonelinessHungerConnectionChristHuman Experience
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on mental health awareness, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of recognizing the struggles of loneliness in others.
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