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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There is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True beauty is defined not by material wealth but by the absence of suffering and hunger.
Mahatma Gandhi's quote emphasizes that the value of fine things, such as luxurious clothing, is diminished if they contribute to the suffering of others. It prompts a reflection on the ethics of consumption and the importance of ensuring that our pursuit of beauty and comfort does not come at the cost of human dignity and well-being.
Themes
BeautyHungerUnhappinessPhilosophyMaterialism
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about ethical fashion, you might say, 'As Gandhi said, there is no beauty in fine cloth if it leads to hunger and unhappiness.'
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