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The thirst of soul is sweeter than the wine of material things, and the fear of spirit is dearer than the security of the body.

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
Thirst
Things
Material
Wine
Materials
Security
Fear
Spirit
Dearer
Body
Sweeter

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