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
Mother TeresaRead
Be kind to each other. It is better to commit faults with gentleness than to work miracles with unkindness.
Interpretation
Kindness towards others is more valuable than achieving great things through harshness.
This quote emphasizes the importance of kindness in our interactions with each other. It suggests that making mistakes while being gentle and compassionate is preferable to achieving significant accomplishments through harshness or unkind behavior. Mother Teresa highlights that our humanity and the relationships we build should prioritize compassion over perfection or success.
In practice
In a speech about community service, one might quote this to advocate for compassion in helping others.
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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