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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We want to go in for suffering, and there may be torture. If we put the women in front the Government may hesitate to inflict on us all the penalty that they might otherwise inflict.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the willingness to endure suffering for a greater cause, using the presence of women as a strategy to lessen government oppression.
Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the power of endurance in the face of suffering for social justice. He suggests that when vulnerable groups, particularly women, are involved, oppressing authorities might think twice before inflicting harsh penalties, thus highlighting the intersection of bravery, strategy, and the human condition in the struggle for rights and freedom.
Themes
SufferingCourageJusticeStrategyOppressionEndurance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing civil rights, one might quote Gandhi to inspire resilience.
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