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“When you work you fulfill a part of earth's furthest dream, assigned to you when that dream was born. And in keeping yourself with labor you are in truth loving life, And to love life through labor is to be intimate with life's inmost secret.” quote by Kahlil Gibran
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“When you work you fulfill a part of earth's furthest dream, assigned to you when that dream was born. And in keeping yourself with labor you are in truth loving life, And to love life through labor is to be intimate with life's inmost secret.”

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.

Labor connects us to a deeper purpose, making life meaningful through work.

In simple terms: Work gives life purpose and intimacy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace work as a path to love life.

Themes

purpose work meaning spirituality

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • career
  • creative projects
  • community service
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

existentialism philosophy humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your work reflect your values?
  • What balance do you need between labor and leisure?
A Different Perspective

Work can become oppressive if not balanced with rest.

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