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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Intolerance is a species of violence and therefore against our creed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Intolerance leads to violence and contradicts our principles of peace and acceptance.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes that intolerance is not merely a social issue but is fundamentally violent in nature. Gandhi argues that such behavior goes against the core values of love and harmony that we should uphold as a society, advocating for a peaceful coexistence that embraces diversity.
Themes
IntoleranceViolencePeaceCreedGandhi
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech promoting human rights, one might use this quote to stress the importance of acceptance.
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