Birth Quote by Khalil Gibran
“Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother. Doubt is a foundling unhappy and astray, and though his own mother who gave him birth should find him and enfold him, he would withdraw in caution and in fear.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Doubt” from The Prophet, 1923
Doubt and faith are twin forces; doubt can feel lonely, but it is a natural companion to belief.
In simple terms: Doubt and faith are linked.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubt as a guide to deeper faith.
Themes
faith
doubt
spiritual growth
inner conflict
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- creative work
Key Concepts
dual nature
psychology
existential search
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn doubt into a catalyst?
- What does “twin brother” suggest about their relationship?
A Different Perspective
Doubt may paralyze if not balanced with confidence.
