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“And I say that 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; And when you work with love you bind your self to yourself, and to one another, and…” quote by Kahlil Gibran
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““And I say that 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; And when you work with love you bind your self to yourself, and to one another, and to God.””

Kahlil Gibran

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage outlines a hierarchy where love gives purpose to work, and work without love is empty; it suggests that love binds us to ourselves, others, and the divine.

In simple terms: Love gives meaning to work and life.

Key Takeaway

Work with love to find purpose.

Themes

spirituality purpose love work divinity

Mood

inspirational contemplative uplifting

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • career
  • volunteering
  • creative projects
  • personal development

Key Concepts

ethics existentialism humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can love transform your daily tasks?
  • What role does love play in your sense of purpose?
A Different Perspective

Love alone may not solve practical challenges.

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