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When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are…

“When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him,Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. And when he speaks to you believe in him,Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.” quote by Kahlil Gibran
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““When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him,Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. And when he speaks to you believe in him,Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.””

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.

Love calls us despite its challenges; surrender to it even when it brings pain and disruption.

In simple terms: Love demands surrender despite hardship.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s risks and transformative power.

Themes

love trust vulnerability

Mood

hopeful melancholic

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • spiritual quests

Key Concepts

spirituality romantic idealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you willing to trust love’s unknown path?
  • How do you heal after love’s wounds?
A Different Perspective

Love can cause loss and disorientation.

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