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But the hunter was also the hunted, For many of my arrows…

“But the hunter was also the hunted, For many of my arrows left my bow only to seek my own breast...” quote by Kahlil Gibran
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““But the hunter was also the hunted, For many of my arrows left my bow only to seek my own breast...””

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 hunter becomes the victim of his own weapons, illustrating self‑destruction and irony.

In simple terms: One’s tools can turn against them.

Key Takeaway

Beware of self‑inflicted harm.

Themes

irony self‑destruction power responsibility

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • war
  • hunting
  • personal conflict
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

karma feedback loops hubris

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits are harming you unknowingly?
  • How can you redirect your power positively?
A Different Perspective

Self‑destruction can be intentional, not just accidental.

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