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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I understood . . . that those who desired salvation should act like the trustee who, though having control over great possessions, regards not an iota of them as his own.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True leaders should serve selflessly and view their responsibilities as a trust rather than personal possessions.
Mahatma Gandhi's quote conveys the idea that those seeking salvation or a higher moral ground must act with selflessness and responsibility, much like a trustee manages someone else's assets without claiming them as their own. This perspective emphasizes the importance of stewardship, where individuals recognize that their power and resources are to be used for the benefit of others rather than for personal gain.
Themes
SelflessnessTrusteeLeadershipServiceResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a leadership workshop to emphasize the importance of selfless leadership.
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