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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Suffering can become a means to greater love and greater generosity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Suffering can lead to deeper love and increased generosity towards others.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes how experiencing suffering can transform individuals, enabling them to cultivate a greater capacity for love and generosity. Through hardship, people often develop empathy and compassion, allowing them to connect with others on a deeper level and contribute positively to their communities.
Themes
SufferingLoveGenerosityCompassionEmpathy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about charity, one might reference this quote to illustrate how personal struggles can encourage compassion for others.
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