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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Faith... must be enforced by reason... when faith becomes blind it dies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith should be supported by reason; without reason, faith loses its essence.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of reason in supporting one's faith. It suggests that faith should not exist in isolation or without rational understanding; otherwise, it risks becoming stagnant or misguided. The interplay between faith and reason is crucial to maintaining a vibrant and meaningful belief system.
Themes
FaithReasonPhilosophyBeliefUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on the importance of critical thinking.
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