Idle Quote by Khalil Gibran

“For to be idle is to become a stranger unto the seasons, and to step out of life’s procession that marches in majesty and proud submission towards the infinite.” quote by Khalil Gibran — Download Open image

“For to be idle is to become a stranger unto the seasons, and to step out of life’s procession that marches in majesty and proud submission towards the infinite.”

Khalil Gibran

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