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Quote by Kahlil Gibran
Would that I were a dry well, and that the people tossed stones in

Would that I were a dry well, and that the people tossed stones into me, for that would be easier than to be a spring of flowing water that the thirsty pass by, and from which they avoid drinking. – Kahlil Gibran

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The earth is like a beautiful bride who needs no manmade jewels to heighten her loveliness. – Kahlil Gibran

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Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. – Kahlil Gibran

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Life is indeed darkness save when there is urge, and all urge is blind save when there is knowledge, and all knowledge is vain save when there is work, and all work is empty save when there is love. – Kahlil Gibran

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