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“Like a procession you walk together towards your god-self. You are the way and the wayfarers. And when one of you falls down he falls for those behind him, a caution against the stumbling stone. Ay, and he falls for those ahead of him, who though faster and surer of foot, yet removed not the…” quote by Kahlil Gibran
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““Like a procession you walk together towards your god-self. You are the way and the wayfarers. And when one of you falls down he falls for those behind him, a caution against the stumbling stone. Ay, and he falls for those ahead of him, who though faster and surer of foot, yet removed not the stumbling stone.””

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.

Collective progress depends on each individual's responsibility; one's failures warn both those behind and ahead, shaping shared growth.

In simple terms: Your actions affect others in both directions.

Key Takeaway

Act responsibly, learn from setbacks.

Themes

responsibility community growth

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • mentorship
  • family dynamics
  • social movements

Key Concepts

interdependence leadership ethical conduct

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal ambition with communal duty?
  • What safeguards can prevent one person's failure from harming others?
A Different Perspective

Individual effort alone cannot guarantee collective success; systemic factors also matter.

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