Modern civilization has made woman a little wiser, but it has increased her suffering because of man's covetousness. The woman of yesterday was a happy wife, but the woman of today is a miserable mistress. — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
Every thought I have imprisioned in expression I must free by my deeds — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
“It is to build a house with affection, even as if your beloved were to dwell in that house.” — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
“The teacher who walks in the shadow of the temple, among his followers, gives not of his wisdom but rather of his faith and… — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
We stood up and bade each other farewell, but love and despair stood between us like two ghosts, one stretching his wings with his… — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
“Oftentimes we call Life bitter names, but only when we ourselves are bitter and dark. And we deem her empty and unprofitable, but only when the soul goes wandering in desolate places, and the heart is drunken with overmindfulness of self. Life is deep and high and distant; and though only your vast vision can reach even her feet, yet… — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share
“For God opens the doors of truth to him who knocks with the hand of faith” — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
Who can depart from his pain and aloneness without regret? Too many fragments of the spirit have I scattered in these streets, and too… — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
“You are my brother and I love you. I love you worshipping in your church, kneeling in your temple, and praying in your mosque.… — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
“You need not fear, my love, for never have the stars on high told what they know.” — Kahlil Gibrán Copy Share Image
“For if you should enter the temple for no other purpose than asking you shall not receive:” — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
