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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So far as I can see the atomic bomb has deadened the finest feeling that has sustained mankind for ages.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The atomic bomb has stifled humanity's best qualities, such as compassion and hope.
Gandhi reflects on the devastating impact of the atomic bomb, suggesting that it has not only caused physical destruction but also emotional and moral damage, stripping away the empathy and noble sentiments that have historically uplifted humanity. The quote indicates a deeper concern about how technological advances, especially in warfare, can corrupt the human spirit and diminish our capacity for love and kindness.
Themes
Atomic BombHumanityEmpathyWarMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the consequences of war technology.
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