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 own veneration for other faiths is the same as that for my own faith; therefore no thought of conversion is possible
Interpretation
What this quote means
Gandhi expresses respect for all faiths and believes that true faith does not seek to convert others.
In this quote, Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of respecting all religions equally. He suggests that genuine reverence for one's own faith should extend to others, which fosters acceptance and harmony among diverse beliefs, rendering the idea of conversion meaningless in the presence of mutual respect.
Themes
FaithRespectConversionUnderstandingReligion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding.
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