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 have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and Non-violence are as old as the hills. All I have done is to try experiments in both on as vast a scale as I could.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Gandhi emphasizes that the principles of truth and non-violence are timeless and have always existed, and his role is to test and apply these principles on a large scale.
In this quote, Mahatma Gandhi conveys the idea that his teachings are not revolutionary or new, but rather a deeper exploration of age-old truths such as honesty and peaceful coexistence. He suggests that while the concepts of truth and non-violence are ancient, his commitment to practicing and demonstrating them through various experiments across society serves as a reminder of their importance in achieving harmony and justice. Gandhi's approach shows that applying these foundational values on a grand scale can lead to significant social change.
Themes
TruthNon-ViolenceExperimentsWisdomTeaching
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of non-violence in conflict resolution.
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