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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Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Emotional neglect can be more detrimental than physical poverty.
In this quote, Mother Teresa emphasizes the profound impact of emotional isolation and neglect, suggesting that the heart's hunger for love, care, and connection is a deeper form of poverty than the lack of material sustenance. She points out that being unloved and uncared for can lead to a sense of worthlessness and despair that transcends physical needs, highlighting the importance of human connection and empathy in addressing suffering.
Themes
LoveNeglectPovertyEmotionalConnectionHappiness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mental health awareness, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of emotional support.
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