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For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly.

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
May
Wings
Indeed
Communication
Bird
Space
Words
Unfold
Cannot
Cage
Thought
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Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding... And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy
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He was gentle, like a man mindful of his own strength. In my dreams I beheld the kings of the earth standing in awe in His presence.
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Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun.
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Perhaps time’s definition of coal is the diamond.
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Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.
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Listen to the women when she looks at you, not when she talks to you.
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For this I bless you most. You give much and know not that you give at all.
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Hearts united in pain and sorrow will not be separated by joy and happiness. Bonds that are woven in sadness are stronger than the ties of joy and pleasure. Love that is washed by tears will remain eternally pure and faithful.
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Your friend is your needs answered. He is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving. And he is your board and your fireside. For you come to him with your hunger, and you seek him for peace.
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