Dreams Quote by Kahlil Gibran
“When you work you fulfill a part of earth's furthest dream, assigned to you when that dream was born. And in keeping yourself with labor you are in truth loving life, And to love life through labor is to be intimate with life's inmost secret.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Prophet, 1923
Labor connects us to a deeper purpose, making life meaningful through work.
In simple terms: Work gives life purpose and intimacy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace work as a path to love life.
Themes
purpose
work
meaning
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- career
- creative projects
- community service
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
philosophy
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your work reflect your values?
- What balance do you need between labor and leisure?
A Different Perspective
Work can become oppressive if not balanced with rest.
