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Another day Quote by Kahlil Gibran

“Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. But if to love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires: to melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To know the pain of too much tenderness. To be wounded by your own understanding of love; and to bleed…” quote by Kahlil Gibran
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““Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. But if to love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires: to melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To know the pain of too much tenderness. To be wounded by your own understanding of love; and to bleed willingly and joyfully. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving; to rest at noon and meditate love's ecstasy; to return home at eventide with gratitude; and then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.””

Kahlil Gibran

About This Quote

Source Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, 1923

Love is a self‑fulfilling desire that seeks to dissolve self, embracing pain, gratitude, and devotion throughout the day.

In simple terms: Love seeks fulfillment through self‑sacrifice and gratitude.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s full spectrum, even its pain.

Themes

love spirituality gratitude self‑sacrifice

Mood

reflective hopeful intimate

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • relationship intimacy
  • creative expression
  • nighttime reflection

Key Concepts

Sufi mysticism romantic idealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance love’s surrender with personal well‑being?
  • What rituals help you honor love each day?
A Different Perspective

Love can become self‑destructive if boundaries are ignored.

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