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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Friendship that insists upon agreement on all matters is not worth the name. Friendship to be real must ever sustain the weight of honest differences, however sharp they be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friendship allows for honest differences of opinion and does not require total agreement.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of authenticity in friendships. It suggests that genuine friendships can withstand disagreements and differing viewpoints. Real bonds are based not on uniformity of thought but on the ability to engage in honest discussions and accept each other's differences, thus demonstrating true respect and understanding.
Themes
FriendshipHonestyDifferencesAgreementRespect
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the value of diverse opinions in a group project.
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