Khalil Gibran:
Also called Kahlil Gibran; born as Gibran Khalil Gibran.
(Bsharri, Lebanon, 6 January 1883 – New York, USA, 10 April 1931).
Artist, poet and writer.
One may not reach the dawn by the path of the night.
Kindness is like snow, it beautifies everything it covers.
In every winter’s heart there is a quivering spring, and behind the veil of each night there is a smiling dawn.
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.
An exaggeration is a truth that has lost its temper.
Dreams are fuel for the soul.
Forgetfulness is a form of freedom.
The great man has two hearts – one bleeds, the second one endures.
You may give your children of your love, but not of your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies, but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. You may try to be like them, but don’t try to make them like you.
Turtles can tell more about the roads than hares.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Travel and tell no one. Live a true love story and tell no one. Live happily and tell no one. People ruin beautiful things.
Our most sacred tears never seek our eyes.
