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Make me, oh God, the prey of the Lion, ere you make the…

“Make me, oh God, the prey of the Lion, ere you make the rabbit my prey” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“Make me, oh God, the prey of the Lion, ere you make the rabbit my prey”

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.

One asks for divine strength to face powerful challenges before becoming vulnerable to the small.

In simple terms: Seek strength before surrendering to the meek.

Key Takeaway

Balance courage with humility.

Themes

faith humility strength spirituality paradox

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • spiritual contemplation
  • ethical decisions
  • leadership dilemmas

Key Concepts

theology existentialism symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “prey of the Lion” symbolize for you?
  • When should you embrace humility over power?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be misinterpreted as advocating aggression.

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