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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My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of truth and non-violence in one's belief system.
Mahatma Gandhi expresses that his faith is centered around the principles of truth and non-violence, positioning truth as a divine element and non-violence as the essential approach to achieve spiritual realization. This reflects the core of Gandhi's teachings, where living truthfully and peacefully are intertwined with a higher moral and spiritual existence.
Themes
TruthNon-ViolenceReligionFaithSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about peace, one might quote Gandhi to emphasize the value of truth and non-violence.
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