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.
Mahatma GandhiRead
I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one's self-respect.
Interpretation
Self-respect is vital for personal dignity and fulfillment.
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-respect as a fundamental aspect of human dignity. Losing self-respect is presented as a profound loss, potentially greater than any material or external loss, as it impacts oneβs identity and overall well-being, leading to a diminished sense of self-worth and purpose in life.
In practice
This quote can be used in a motivational speech on personal growth.
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.
Love never claims, it ever gives. Love ever suffers, never resents never revenges itself.
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
The real test of nonviolence lies in its being brought in contact with those who have contempt for it.
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
The devotion of such titans of spirit as Lenin to an Ideal must bear fruit. The nobility of his selflessness will be an example through centuries to come, and his Ideal will reach perfection.
If you have more than one reason to do something (choose a doctor or veterinarian, hire a gardener or an employee, marry a person, go on a trip), just donβt do it. It does not mean that one reason is better than two, just that by invoking more than one reason you are trying to convince yourself to do something. Obvious decisions (robust to error) require no more than a single reason.
Much did I rage when young, Being by the world oppressed, But now with flattering tongue It speeds the parting guest.
Don't Criticize, Condemn, Or Complain.
Let nothing Disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, Though all things pass, God does not change. Patience wins all things. But he lacks nothing who possesses God; For God alone suffices.
One must know not just how to accept a gift, but with what grace to share it.
My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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