Faith Quote by Kahlil Gibran
““Pity the nation that is full of beliefs and empty of religion. Pity the nation that wears a cloth it does not weave and eats a bread it does not harvest. Pity the nation that acclaims the bully as hero, and that deems the glittering conqueror bountiful. Pity a nation that despises a passion in its dream, yet submits in its awakening. Pity the nation that raises not its voice save when it walks in a funeral, boasts not except among its ruins, and will rebel not save when its neck is laid between the sword and the block. Pity the nation whose statesman is a fox, whose philosopher is a juggler, and whose art is the art of patching and mimicking Pity the nation that welcomes its new ruler with trumpeting, and farewells him with hooting, only to welcome another with trumpeting again. Pity the nation whose sages are dumb with years and whose strongmen are yet in the cradle. Pity the nation divided into fragments, each fragment deeming itself a nation.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Broken Wings, 1912
A lament on a nation lacking authentic belief, true religion, and moral integrity, leading to hypocrisy and fragmentation.
In simple terms: A nation without true belief or values becomes hollow and divided.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic values and unity.
Themes
society
morality
hypocrisy
division
Mood
somber
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- social critique
- community building
- education reform
Key Concepts
national identity
religion
politics
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What core values should a nation uphold?
- How can individuals foster genuine belief?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with entrenched power structures.
