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
Mother TeresaRead
I am but a small pencil in the hand of a writing God
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses humility and the idea of being an instrument for a higher purpose.
Mother Teresa's quote, 'I am but a small pencil in the hand of a writing God,' signifies her belief in being a humble servant of a divine force. It emphasizes the idea that individual contributions, however small, can be part of a larger narrative crafted by a higher power, and that acknowledging our role in this process encourages us to act selflessly and with purpose.
Themes
HumilityServicePurposeDivineFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might say, 'Like Mother Teresa once stated, I am but a small pencil in the hand of a writing God, reminding us that our contributions matter.'
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