Beauty Quote by Kahlil Gibran
““Have mercy on me, my Soul. You have shown me Beauty, But then concealed her. You and Beauty live in the light; Ignorance and I are bound together in the dark. Will e'er the light invade darkness? Your delight comes with the Ending, And you revel now in anticipation; But this body suffers with the life While in life. This, my Soul, is perplexing. You are hastening toward Eternity, But this body goes slowly toward perishment. You do not wait for him, And he cannot go quickly. This, my Soul, is sadness. You ascend high, though heaven's attraction, But this body falls by earth's gravity. You do not console him, And he does not appreciate you. This, my Soul, is misery. You are rich in wisdom, But this body is poor in understanding. You do not compromise, And he does not obey. This, my Soul, is extreme suffering. In the silence of the night you visit The Beloved And enjoy the sweetness of His presence. This body ever remains, The bitter victim of hope and separation. This, my Soul, is agonizing torture. Have mercy on me, my Soul!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Mercy on My Soul” (attributed to Kahlil Gibran, 1918)
The soul laments the disparity between spiritual enlightenment and the body's limitations, yearning for unity while confronting suffering, ignorance, and the slow decay of flesh.
In simple terms: The soul feels trapped in a weak body, longing for spiritual light.
Key Takeaway
Seek harmony between mind and body.
Themes
spiritual conflict
body‑mind dualism
existential suffering
yearning for transcendence
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- grief counseling
- spiritual retreats
- creative writing on mortality
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile spiritual aspirations with physical constraints?
- What practices help bridge body and soul?
A Different Perspective
The poetic language may be overly abstract for practical guidance.
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