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 want to realize brotherhood or identity not merely with the beings called human, but I want to realize identity with all life, even with such things as crawl upon earth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life forms and the importance of recognizing our shared existence.
Mahatma Gandhi expresses a profound desire to achieve a sense of brotherhood and identity that extends beyond human relationships. He advocates for a deeper connection with all living beings, suggesting that true harmony among humans involves recognizing our unity with every creature and life form on the planet, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.
Themes
BrotherhoodIdentityInterconnectednessAll LifeUnity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on environmental conservation, one might say, 'As Gandhi beautifully put it, we should realize our identity with all life.'
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