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.
Mahatma GandhiRead
You have the choice to create the life your heart is yearning to live.
Interpretation
You have the power to shape your own life according to your desires and dreams.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of personal choice and agency in creating a fulfilling life. It suggests that each individual has the power to pursue their deepest aspirations and to construct a life that resonates with their true self, encouraging proactive steps towards achieving one's dreams and desires.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire youth at a community center.
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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I am unlimited in my own ability to create the good in my life.
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Once I slow down because I think I have reached my peak, then my skills will go nowhere but down
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