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He who wears his morality but as his best garment were better naked. The wind and the sun will tear no holes in his skin.

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
Skins
Naked
Garment
Morality
Garments
Sun
Wears
Tears
Tear
Wind
Prophet
Best
Holes
Better
Skin

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