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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A principle is a principle and in no case can it be watered down because of our incapacity to live it in practice. We have to strive to achieve it, and the striving should be conscious, deliberate and hard.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Principles must be upheld regardless of our ability to follow them; striving for them is essential.
This quote emphasizes the importance of holding on to our principles, stating that they should not be compromised due to our difficulties in applying them. Gandhi suggests that achieving these principles requires conscious and deliberate effort, indicating that personal growth and integrity are results of hard work and commitment to our ideals.
Themes
PrinciplesStrivingIntegrityEffortCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could inspire a group of students at a leadership conference to uphold their values.
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