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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There is nothing on earth that I would not give up, excepting of course, two things and two things only, truth and nonviolence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Gandhi emphasizes the supreme importance of truth and nonviolence, valuing them above all else.
In this profound statement, Gandhi articulates that the only two principles he holds as invaluable and untouchable are truth and nonviolence. This reflects his belief in the fundamental importance of these ideals in guiding human behavior and shaping a just society. For him, everything else can be sacrificed in pursuit of these principles, highlighting the depth of his commitment to moral integrity and peaceful resistance.
Themes
TruthNonviolenceSacrificePrinciplesMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about ethics and values, one might say, 'Remember Gandhi's assertion that there is nothing more valuable than truth and nonviolence.'
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