Equality Quote by Kahlil Gibran
““Oftentimes have I heard you speak of one who commits a wrong as though he were not one of you, but a stranger unto you and an intruder upon your world. But I say that even as the holy and the righteous cannot rise beyond the highest which is in each one of you, So the wicked and the weak cannot fall lower than the lowest which is in you also. And as a single leaf turns not yellow but with the silent knowledge of the whole tree, So the wrong-doer cannot do wrong without the hidden will of you all. Like a procession you walk together towards your god-self. You are the way and the wayfarers. And when one of you falls down he falls for those behind him, a caution against the stumbling stone. Ay, and he falls for those ahead of him, who though faster and surer of foot, yet removed not the stumbling stone.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Prophet, 1923
Human actions reflect collective will; wrongdoing and virtue arise from shared inner potential.
In simple terms: Our deeds mirror the whole community’s spirit.
Key Takeaway
Consider how your actions affect the whole.
Themes
morality
interconnectedness
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- community projects
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Collective consciousness
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibility do you feel toward others' moral outcomes?
- How can you nurture positive collective will?
A Different Perspective
Assumes uniform moral capacity, overlooking individual differences.
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