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We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.

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
Long
Sorrow
Life
Choose
Joy
Attitude
Choices
Happiness
Sorrows
Success
Joys
Experience
Positivity

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