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For in truth it is life that gives unto life-while you, who deem yourself a giver, are but a witness.

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
Life
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Giver
Unto
Witness
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