Burden Quote by Kahlil Gibran
“Who can depart from his pain and aloneness without regret? Too many fragments of the spirit have I scattered in these streets, and too many are the children of my longing that walk naked among these hills, and I cannot withdraw from them without a burden and an ache”
About This Quote
The speaker laments the impossibility of escaping personal sorrow and solitude, feeling bound to the scattered pieces of his soul and the yearning children that haunt his surroundings.
In simple terms: Pain and longing tether us to our inner fragments.
Key Takeaway
Escaping inner turmoil is impossible without loss.
Themes
Isolation
Longing
Fragmented identity
Regret
Burden
Mood
Melancholic
Reflective
Type
Philosophical
Poetic
When to use this quote
- Walking through a desolate city
- Contemplating on a lonely hill
Key Concepts
Self‑reflection
Existential weight
Practical Applications
- Poetic introspection
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of yourself feel scattered?
- Can you find peace without abandoning your longing?
