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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I must dissent emphatically from any proposal to spend any money on preparing a statue of me, more especially at a time when people do not have enough food and clothing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Gandhi emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human needs over personal honor.
In this quote, Mahatma Gandhi expresses his strong disagreement with spending resources on a statue in his honor, particularly when many people are suffering from basic deprivation. He advocates for a moral stance that puts the welfare of individuals above personal glorification, highlighting the consequence of materialism during times of hardship.
Themes
DissentResourcesHuman NeedsMoralityAdvocacy
In practice
Example use cases
During a charity event, one might use this quote to emphasize the need for prioritizing donations over personal accolades.
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