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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Infinite striving to be the best is man's duty; it is its own reward. Everything else is in God's hands.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Continuous effort to improve oneself is both a duty and a valuable reward in itself.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence and personal improvement as an inherent responsibility of being human. It suggests that the pursuit of being the best version of oneself is rewarding in itself, while the outcomes beyond our control are left to a higher power.
Themes
StrivingDutyRewardImprovementFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on personal development, this quote can serve as a reminder of the importance of commitment to self-improvement.
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