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 always felt that the true text-book for the pupil is his teacher
Interpretation
What this quote means
A teacher's influence is more valuable than any textbook.
Mahatma Gandhi highlights the essential role of a teacher in the educational journey of a student. He suggests that the personal interactions, guidance, and support provided by a teacher are irreplaceable and often more impactful than the information found in textbooks, emphasizing the importance of human connection in learning.
Themes
TeacherEducationLearningInfluenceGuidance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of education, I might quote Gandhi to highlight the role of teachers.
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