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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I believe in person to person; every person is Christ for me, and since there is only one Jesus, that person is only one person in the world for me at that moment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing the inherent value and dignity in every individual.
Mother Teresa's quote expresses her belief in the personal connection we have with others, suggesting that each person we encounter should be treated with the same love and respect we would offer to Christ himself. This perspective encourages empathy and compassion, reminding us that every interactions we have can hold profound significance.
Themes
LoveCompassionEmpathyHumanityConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service.
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