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If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees.

Khalil Gibran

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Khalil Gibran
Age: 48 †
Born: 1883
Born: January 6
Died: 1931
Died: April 10
Painter
Philosopher
Poet
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The Spring
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