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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The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. For the least sin, it wouldn't take us longTo get so we had no one left to live with.For to be social is to be forgiving.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Forgiveness is a strength, not a weakness, and is essential for social harmony.
In this quote, Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes that true strength lies in the ability to forgive others. He suggests that those who cannot forgive are weak, as forgiveness requires courage and the willingness to let go of grievances for the sake of social relationships. Ultimately, he asserts that being social inherently involves forgiving others, and without forgiveness, we deprive ourselves of meaningful connections.
Themes
ForgivenessStrengthSocialCourageRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on conflict resolution, this quote can highlight the importance of forgiveness.
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