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 regard myself as a soldier, though a soldier of peace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Gandhi views himself as a fighter for peace rather than war, embodying the spirit of a soldier dedicated to non-violence.
In this quote, Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the idea that one can be a soldier not merely in the context of warfare but as a champion of peace. His self-identification as a 'soldier of peace' highlights his dedication to fighting for justice and equality through non-violent means, showing that the fight for peace can be as noble and rigorous as traditional combat.
Themes
PeaceNonviolenceJusticeDedicationGandhi
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, I might reference Gandhi's quote to inspire individuals to serve as peacemakers.
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