Skip to content

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.” quote by Khalil Gibran
Download Open image
“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.”

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.

Love is a powerful, demanding force that invites commitment despite difficulty and risk.

In simple terms: Love demands commitment despite hardship.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love fully, even when it hurts.

Themes

love commitment risk spirituality

Mood

passionate reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • marriage
  • spiritual quests
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

sacrifice vulnerability transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to risk for love?
  • How do you balance surrender and self‑preservation?
A Different Perspective

Love can lead to loss or betrayal if not tempered with wisdom.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Khalil Gibran

Explore all 688 Khalil Gibran quotes

More Hard quotes

Browse all 29,826 Hard quotes