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 think well of others, you will also speak well of others and to others. From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. If your heart is full of love, you will speak of love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Thinking positively about others leads to positive expressions and actions towards them.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes the connection between our inner thoughts and external expressions. When we cultivate positive feelings, such as love and kindness, in our hearts, these emotions manifest in our words and interactions, creating a cycle of positivity and goodwill. It suggests that our perceptions of others are reflections of our inner state, encouraging us to nurture love within ourselves.
Themes
LovePositivityKindnessHeartWords
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on kindness, referencing this quote can reinforce the idea of spreading love.
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