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 am a passionate seeker after truth which is but another name for God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The pursuit of truth is akin to seeking a divine presence.
In this quote, Mahatma Gandhi expresses that his quest for truth is deeply intertwined with spirituality, suggesting that truth embodies a divine essence. By equating truth with God, he highlights the importance of honesty and integrity in one's life, portraying the search for truth as a noble and sacred endeavor.
Themes
TruthGodSpiritualitySeekingPassion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal integrity, one might say, 'As Gandhi once stated, I am a passionate seeker after truth which is but another name for God.'
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