To forgive is not to forget. The merit lies in loving in spite of the vivid knowledge that one that must be loved is not a friend. There is not merit in loving an enemy when you forget him for a friend.
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It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there'll be any fruit. But that doesn't mean you stop doing the right thing. You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of taking action for the right reasons, regardless of the outcomes.
Mahatma Gandhi's quote highlights that the act of doing the right thing is more significant than the results derived from that action. It encourages individuals to engage in righteous behaviors and choices, as the fruits of such actions may not be immediately visible or within one’s control. The essence of integrity lies in the commitment to perform good deeds, irrespective of recognition or reward, as inaction guarantees no positive outcomes.
Themes
ActionIntegrityResultsRight ThingDo Nothing
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a motivational speech about perseverance and integrity.
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