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And you receivers - and you are all receivers - assume no…

“And you receivers - and you are all receivers - assume no weight of gratitude, lest you lay a yoke upon yourself and upon him who gives. Rather rise together with the giver on his gifts as on wings; For to be overmindful of your debt, is to doubt his generosity who has the free hearted earth for…” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“And you receivers - and you are all receivers - assume no weight of gratitude, lest you lay a yoke upon yourself and upon him who gives. Rather rise together with the giver on his gifts as on wings; For to be overmindful of your debt, is to doubt his generosity who has the free hearted earth for mother, and God for father.”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Gratitude should be freely given without feeling indebted; sharing gifts lifts both giver and receiver.

In simple terms: Give thanks without feeling owed.

Key Takeaway

Practice generous gratitude.

Themes

gratitude generosity spirituality

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • community gatherings
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

reciprocity humility mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you express gratitude without self‑judgment?
  • What does sharing gifts mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on debt may cause anxiety.

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