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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People cannot hurt you without your permission.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Your emotional response to others is under your control.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the idea that individuals have the power to control how they are affected by the words and actions of others. It suggests that pain or hurt from others only occurs if one allows it, highlighting the importance of personal agency in emotional well-being.
Themes
ControlEmotionPowerSelfPermission
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about emotional resilience.
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