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“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far. Let your bending in the Archer’s hand be for gladness; For even as He loves the arrow that flies…” quote by Khalil Gibran
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““You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far. Let your bending in the Archer’s hand be for gladness; For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.””

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.

Parents shape children’s futures, but divine guidance also directs their paths; stability and love empower growth.

In simple terms: Parents guide children, guided by divine love.

Key Takeaway

Provide stable love and guidance.

Themes

parenthood spirituality guidance growth love

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • parent‑child relationships
  • spiritual counseling
  • family rituals

Key Concepts

metaphor divine will family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance guidance with allowing independence?
  • In what ways does love shape destiny?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on destiny may diminish personal agency.

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