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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An error can never become true however many times you repeat it. The truth can never be wrong, even if no one hears it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Repeating a falsehood does not make it true, while the truth remains valid regardless of acknowledgment.
This quote emphasizes the idea that truth is absolute and unchangeable, no matter how many times a mistake or falsehood is reiterated. Gandhi highlights the futility of trying to validate an error through repetition and underscores the enduring nature of truth, suggesting that truth exists independently of public recognition or acceptance.
Themes
TruthErrorWisdomRepetitionAcknowledgment
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate about misinformation, you might say this quote to emphasize the importance of distinguishing fact from fiction.
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