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What difference is there between us, save a restless dream that follows my soul but fears to come near you?

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
Love
Near
Sadness
Save
Difference
Sad
Differences
Restless
Dream
Follows
Soul
Cute
Come
Fears

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