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 difficult, but not impossible, to conduct strictly honest business.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Conducting honest business is challenging but achievable.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi highlights the inherent difficulties in maintaining strict honesty in business dealings, suggesting that while it may be fraught with challenges and obstacles, it is still possible to conduct one's affairs ethically. It serves as a reminder that integrity can coexist with business practices, despite the pressures that often lead people towards compromise and dishonesty.
Themes
HonestyBusinessEthicsIntegrityTruth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a business ethics seminar to inspire integrity.
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