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Have you not heard of the man who was digging in the earth for roots and found a treasure?

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
Roots
Heard
Found
Earth
Men
Digging
Judgement
Treasure

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