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Knives Quote by Khalil Gibran

“And is not the lute that soothes your spirit the very wood that was hollowed with knives?” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“And is not the lute that soothes your spirit the very wood that was hollowed with knives?”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Broken Wings, 1912

The lute that comforts you was once cut with knives, symbolizing pain behind beauty.

In simple terms: Beauty often hides past pain.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hidden wounds beneath comfort.

Themes

art philosophy pain

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • music therapy
  • creative expression
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

dual nature of art healing sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What wounds lie beneath your comforts?
  • How can pain be transformed into art?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on comfort may ignore necessary healing.

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