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You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.

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
Thoughts
Listening
Philosophy
Talk
Peace
Spiritual
Action
Diversion
Cease

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