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Love is a magic ray emitted from the burning core of the soul and illuminating the surrounding earth. It enables us to perceive life as a beautiful dream between one awakening and another.

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
Soul
Perceive
Love
Burning
Emitted
Life
Core
Illuminating
Magic
Surrounding
Another
Enables
Beautiful
Engagement
Dream
Rays
Earth
Awakening

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