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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The poverty in the West is a different kind of poverty—it is not only a poverty of loneliness but also of spirituality. There’s a hunger for love, as there is a hunger for God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the dual nature of poverty in the West, emphasizing emotional and spiritual deficiencies alongside material lack.
Mother Teresa's quote addresses the complex nature of poverty, suggesting that in the Western world, it transcends mere financial hardship. It encompasses emotional isolation and a deep spiritual void, implying that people often suffer from loneliness and a longing for love and divine connection, reflecting a lack of fulfillment that material wealth cannot resolve.
Themes
PovertyLoveSpiritualityLonelinessHunger
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing community mental health, one might use this quote to illustrate the unseen dimensions of poverty.
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