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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Life is an aspiration. Its mission is to strive after perfection, which is self-realization. The ideal must not be lowered because of our weaknesses or imperfections.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is about striving for perfection and self-realization, regardless of our flaws.
In this quote, Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of having aspirations in life, particularly the pursuit of perfection and self-realization. He argues that we should not allow our imperfections or weaknesses to diminish our ideals, suggesting that the journey towards self-improvement is a vital element of our existence.
Themes
LifeAspirationPerfectionSelf-RealizationIdeals
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth and self-improvement.
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