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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It is for us to make the effort. The result is always in God's hands.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We are responsible for our actions, while the outcomes are beyond our control.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of individual effort and responsibility. It suggests that while we must strive to achieve our goals and do our best, the ultimate results are not entirely up to us, but rather in the domain of a higher power or fate, reminding us of the balance between effort and acceptance of outcomes.
Themes
EffortOutcomeControlResponsibilityFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about perseverance.
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