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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The way to truth lies through ahimsa (nonviolence).
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth can be found by following the path of nonviolence.
This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes that nonviolence, or ahimsa, is a fundamental principle that leads to truth. It suggests that to achieve true understanding or insight, one must approach life with compassion and a commitment to peace, indicating that violence only obscures the path to what is genuine and real.
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In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about peace, I might quote Gandhi to emphasize the importance of nonviolence in our quest for truth.
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