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One may not reach the dawn save by path of night.

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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joy and sorrow are inseparable. . . together they come and when one sits alone with you . . remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.
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You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days. Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
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Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter’s oven?
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Is not dread of thirst when your well is full, the thirst that is unquenchable?
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There must be something strangely sacred about salt. It is in our tears and in the sea.
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Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.
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The truly good is he who is one with all those who are deemed bad.
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Braving obstacles and hardships is braver than retreat to tranquility.
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Work is love made visable.
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He who wears his morality but as his best garment were better naked. The wind and the sun will tear no holes in his skin.
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The earth is like a beautiful bride who needs no manmade jewels to heighten her loveliness.
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And if you would know God, be not therefore a solver of riddles. Rather look about you and you shall see Him playing with your children.
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The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
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