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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The goal ever recedes from us. The greater the progress the greater the recognition of our unworthiness. Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment. Full effort is full victory.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True satisfaction comes from the effort we put in, not the end result.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes that the pursuit of goals is often accompanied by a realization of our shortcomings and imperfections. Rather than focusing on the destination, we should derive fulfillment from the efforts we make in striving toward our goals, as true victory lies in the dedication and commitment we exhibit along the way.
Themes
EffortSatisfactionProgressVictoryGoals
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about perseverance in sports.
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