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In that year I was reborn and unless a person is born…

“In that year I was reborn and unless a person is born again his life will remain like a blank sheet in the book of existence. In that year, I saw the angels of heaven looking at me through the eyes of a beautiful woman. I also saw the devils of hell raging in the heart of an evil man. He who does…” quote by Kahlil Gibran
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““In that year I was reborn and unless a person is born again his life will remain like a blank sheet in the book of existence. In that year, I saw the angels of heaven looking at me through the eyes of a beautiful woman. I also saw the devils of hell raging in the heart of an evil man. He who does not see the angels and devils in the beauty and malice of life will be far removed from knowledge, and his spirit will be empty of affection.””

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.

Spiritual rebirth reveals both heavenly and demonic aspects within humanity; recognizing both leads to deeper knowledge and emotional fulfillment.

In simple terms: Seeing both good and evil in life enriches understanding.

Key Takeaway

Embrace duality for deeper insight.

Themes

spirituality dualism self‑knowledge existentialism

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • psychotherapy
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

angelic symbolism demonic symbolism inner conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance light and darkness within?
  • What practices reveal hidden aspects of self?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on one side can limit growth.

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