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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If you really love one another, you will not be able to avoid making sacrifices.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love involves selflessness and the willingness to make sacrifices for one another.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes that genuine love is intrinsically linked to self-sacrifice. When you deeply care for someone, your actions naturally reflect that affection, often leading you to prioritize their needs and well-being above your own. Love is not just a feeling but a commitment that may require difficult choices and personal sacrifices to nurture and sustain the relationship.
Themes
LoveSacrificeRelationshipsSelflessnessCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding ceremony, to highlight the importance of sacrifice in a lasting relationship.
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