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Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.

Khalil Gibran

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Khalil Gibran
Age: 48 †
Born: 1883
Born: January 6
Died: 1931
Died: April 10
Painter
Philosopher
Poet
Writer
The Spring
Gibran Khalil Gibran
Jubran Khalil Jubran
Taking
Less
Inspirational
Philanthropic
Need
Philanthropy
Giving
Generosity
Needs
Charity
Life
Humility
Pride

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