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Thoughts and Meditations
This collection of thoughts by Kahlil Gibran, author of "The Prophet," "The Broken Wings," "The Voice of the Master," and other twentieth-century classics, demonstrates three major aspects of his genius. Here is the fiery prophet, assailing the corruptions of Syrian governmental and upper social circles with the wrath and scorn of Biblical seers.
Here, too, is the poet of l...more
Here, too, is the poet of l...more
Paperback, 132 pages
Published
July 19th 1990
by Citadel Press
(first published 1960)
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In this miscellaneous collection, it seems like Gibran sees the world in Platonic ideals and some sort of Eastern-like union with perfection. One of his voices says that God is the expression of an intelligent universe. Gibran comments on the science of evolution and says that ideal beings evolve and that through "Reason" (as a principle of evolution) "men are raised above themselves and can approach the sublime."
If one is not inclined toward this perspective, the writing can be a slog. Some of...more
If one is not inclined toward this perspective, the writing can be a slog. Some of...more
It’s a great read for those who are searching for something which is beyond this earthly ether. It’s sort of a revelation for those who understand yet these thoughts and words are not strangers to us for we all feel them every now and then in our lives. CONTEMPLATE!!
Regards,
Hasan
Regards,
Hasan
From "My Soul Preached To Me":
My soul preached to me and said, "Do not be delighted because of praise, and do not be distressed because of blame."
Ere my soul counselled me, I doubted the worth of my work.
Now I realize that the trees blossom in Spring and bear fruit in Summer without seeking praise; and they drop their leaves in Autumn and become naked in Winter without fearing blame.
My soul preached to me and showed me that I am neither more than the pygmy, nor less than the giant.
Ere my soul...more
My soul preached to me and said, "Do not be delighted because of praise, and do not be distressed because of blame."
Ere my soul counselled me, I doubted the worth of my work.
Now I realize that the trees blossom in Spring and bear fruit in Summer without seeking praise; and they drop their leaves in Autumn and become naked in Winter without fearing blame.
My soul preached to me and showed me that I am neither more than the pygmy, nor less than the giant.
Ere my soul...more
I love the lyrical rhythm of his words. Though I like some of his other books better.
Beautiful collection of writings by Kahlil Gibran; famous poet and author.
It's pretty hard to go wrong with Gibran.
For anyone looking to reach a higher spiritual understanding, this is a "must" read.
I read this over and over - Every month or so I pull it off the shelf and open up to any page at random....it always leads me to contemplation
Be still my heart...
I actually have the hardcover of this.
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Kahlil Gibran, sometimes spelled Khalil Gibran[a] (Arabic: جبران خليل جبران / Arabic pronunciation: [ʒiˈbrɑːn xaˈliːl ʒiˈbrɑːn];[b] January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931), was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer. Born in the town of Bsharri in modern-day Lebanon (then part of Ottoman Mount Lebanon), as a young man he emigrated with his family to the United States whe...more
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Kahlil Gibran, sometimes spelled Khalil Gibran[a] (Arabic: جبران خليل جبران / Arabic pronunciation: [ʒiˈbrɑːn xaˈliːl ʒiˈbrɑːn];[b] January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931), was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer. Born in the town of Bsharri in modern-day Lebanon (then part of Ottoman Mount Lebanon), as a young man he emigrated with his family to the United States whe...more
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