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Wit is often a mask. If you tear it you will find either genius irritated or cleverness juggling.

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
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Jubran Khalil Jubran
Tears
Genius
Either
Juggling
Often
Irritated
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Cleverness
Tear
Wit
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