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In truth you owe naught to any man. You owe to all men.

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
Men
Naught
Truth

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And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
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For this I bless you most. You give much and know not that you give at all.
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