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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When nonviolence is accepted as the law of life, it must pervade the whole being and not be applied to isolated acts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Nonviolence should be a fundamental principle in all aspects of life, not just in specific situations.
Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes that nonviolence is not merely a tactic to be used in specific instances but rather a comprehensive lifestyle that should transform an individual's entire way of being. Accepting nonviolence as a foundational principle means it should guide all actions and thoughts, influencing every interaction and decision throughout life.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about social justice to highlight the importance of peaceful movements.
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