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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To a hungry man, a piece of bread is the face of God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the profound importance of basic needs and how they can represent divine sustenance for those in need.
Mahatma Gandhi's quote highlights the idea that when a person is in dire need, something as simple as a piece of bread transcends its physical value and becomes a symbol of hope and sustenance. In this context, it suggests that the most fundamental necessities of life can take on a sacred significance, impacting the individualβs perception of the divine and their existential experience.
Themes
HungerBreadSustenanceDivineNeed
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a charity event focused on feeding the hungry.
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