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Thou art Quote by Khalil Gibran

“And if you but listen in the stillness of the night, you shall hear them saying in silence, 'Our God, who art our winged self... we cannot ask thee for aught, for thou knowest our needs before they are born in us; Thou art our needs, and in giving us more of thyself thou givest us all.” quote by Khalil Gibran
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““And if you but listen in the stillness of the night, you shall hear them saying in silence, 'Our God, who art our winged self... we cannot ask thee for aught, for thou knowest our needs before they are born in us; Thou art our needs, and in giving us more of thyself thou givest us all.””

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Prophet, 1923

Divine providence meets human need; the divine knows and supplies before we even recognize it.

In simple terms: God knows and gives before we ask.

Key Takeaway

Trust that needs are already met.

Themes

spirituality trust providence

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • meditation
  • seeking guidance
  • coping with anxiety

Key Concepts

divine foreknowledge human humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does trusting unseen support affect your daily actions?
  • What if you doubt the existence of such providence?
A Different Perspective

Assumes a benevolent deity, which may not align with all beliefs.

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