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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When you surrender completely to God, as the only truth worth having, you find yourself in service of all that exists. It becomes your joy and recreation. You never tire of serving others.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Surrendering to God brings joy and fulfillment in serving others.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the concept of complete surrender to a higher truth, which leads to a life dedicated to service. By recognizing that serving others is a divine duty, one finds joy and fulfillment, fostering an endless passion for contributing to the well-being of all beings.
Themes
SurrenderServiceJoyTruthGod
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service: 'As Gandhi said, when you surrender completely to God, you find joy in serving others.'
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