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Conscience is a just but weak judge. Weakness leaves it powerless to execute its judgment.

Khalil Gibran

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Khalil Gibran
Age: 48 †
Born: 1883
Born: January 6
Died: 1931
Died: April 10
Painter
Philosopher
Poet
Writer
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