Aging Quote by Khalil Gibran
“Always you have been told that work is a curse and labor a misfortune. But I say to you that when you work you fulfill a part of earth's furthest dream, assigned to you when that dream was born.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Prophet, 1923
Work is portrayed as a noble contribution to humanity’s ultimate purpose, not a burden.
In simple terms: Work fulfills a higher purpose.
Key Takeaway
Embrace work as a meaningful mission.
Themes
purpose
work
humanity
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career development
- community service
- creative projects
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Existentialism
calling
collective destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your work connect to a larger goal?
- What balance do you need between duty and rest?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal limits and lead to overwork.
![“[All the ancient wisdom] tells us that work is necessary to us, as much a part of our condition as mortality; that good work is our salvation and our joy; that shoddy or dishonest or self-serving work is our curse and our doom. We have tried to escape the sweat and sorrow promised in Genesis…” quote by Wendell Berry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c1/wendell-berry-236_america_all-the-ancient-wisdom-tells-us-that-wor_1212112.jpg)
