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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I have also seen children successfully surmounting the effects of an evil inheritance. That is due to purity being an inherent attribute of the soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children can overcome negative legacies through their inherent purity.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi suggests that despite the challenges posed by an adverse upbringing or negative traits passed down through generations, children possess an innate purity that empowers them to transcend these difficulties. The emphasis is on the soul's intrinsic goodness, which can prevail in the face of inherited struggles.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience, one might quote Gandhi to illustrate that inner strength can surpass negative backgrounds.
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