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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We are all pencils in the hand of God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that we are instruments of a greater purpose guided by a higher power.
Mother Teresa's quote 'We are all pencils in the hand of God' conveys the idea that individuals have roles to play in the world that are shaped and directed by a divine force. Just as a pencil is used by a person to create and write, humans are seen as tools through which God expresses love, compassion, and purpose. This perspective encourages humility, recognizing our limitations while simultaneously acknowledging our potential to contribute to something much larger than ourselves.
Themes
FaithPurposeDivineHumilityInstrument
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about serving others, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of being humble.
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