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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For me the present is merged in eternity. I may not sacrifice the latter for the present.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The present moment is intertwined with timelessness, and one should not trade eternal values for temporary gains.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of understanding the present in the larger context of eternity. It suggests that the decisions and actions we take in the present should reflect our deeper, lasting values rather than being merely reactionary to fleeting circumstances. Gandhi urges us to maintain our ethical principles and focus on the long-term implications of our choices, rather than succumbing to the transient nature of the present moment.
Themes
PresentEternityValuesChoicesTimelessness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about long-term goals and ethics in business.
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