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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Breach of promise is a base surrender of truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Not keeping promises reflects a fundamental dishonesty and lack of integrity.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi highlights the importance of truthfulness and integrity in one's commitments. When someone fails to uphold a promise, they not only let down those who relied on them but also betray their own principles of honesty and trustworthiness, ultimately leading to a moral decline.
Themes
TruthPromiseIntegrityHonestyBetrayal
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on ethical leadership, one might say, 'As Mahatma Gandhi pointed out, breach of promise is a base surrender of truth.'
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