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The best of man is he who blushes when you praise him and remains silent when you defame him.

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
Best
Men
Defame
Blushes
Praise
Silent
Remains
Wisdom

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