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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God doesn't require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of effort over results in our endeavors.
Mother Teresa's quote reminds us that the value lies in our attempts and the intention behind them, rather than merely achieving success. It highlights that, in the eyes of a higher power, our willingness to try is what truly matters, encouraging us to embrace effort without the fear of failure.
Themes
EffortTrySuccessMotivationFaith
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire students during an exam, reminding them that effort is more important than grades.
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