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And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.

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
Prayer
Sleep
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Song
Heart
Prophet
Beloved
Lips
Praise

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