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 need to realize that poverty doesn't only consist of being hungry for bread, but rather it is a tremendous hunger for human dignity. We need to love and to be someone for someone else
Interpretation
What this quote means
Poverty encompasses more than material needs; it fundamentally involves a lack of respect and dignity.
This quote highlights the idea that poverty is not just about physical deprivation, such as hunger for food, but it also reflects a deeper emotional and spiritual hunger for dignity and human connection. Mother Teresa emphasizes the importance of love and community, suggesting that to truly combat poverty, we must address these fundamental human needs and support one another as individuals.
Themes
PovertyDignityLoveHuman ConnectionCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on social justice, one might use this quote to emphasize the need for compassion and support.
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