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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All humanity is one undivided and indivisible family. I cannot detach myself from the wickedest soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We are all connected as one human family, and we should not distance ourselves from anyone, regardless of their actions.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the interconnectedness of all human beings, suggesting that we, as humanity, form a single family that cannot be divided. Even when faced with evil or wrongdoing, we are called to recognize our shared existence and responsibility towards one another, fostering compassion instead of separation.
Themes
HumanityFamilyUnityCompassionInterconnectedness
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on global unity, one could say, 'As Mahatma Gandhi wisely stated, all humanity is one undivided and indivisible family.'
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