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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If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Doing good deeds may attract criticism, but one should persist in doing good regardless of others' opinions.
This quote by Mother Teresa highlights the paradox faced by those who strive to do good in the world. It suggests that despite the likelihood of being accused of having selfish motives, one should continue to act benevolently. The focus is on the inherent value of good actions, emphasizing that the judgment of others should not deter individuals from making positive contributions to society.
Themes
GoodSelfishMotivesDoing GoodCriticism
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about community service.
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