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“If you would behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life. For life and death are one, even as the river and sea are one.” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“If you would behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life. For life and death are one, even as the river and sea are one.”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

Source Poetry: The Prophet, 1923

Life and death are interconnected; embracing mortality deepens appreciation of living.

In simple terms: Life and death are linked; accept both.

Key Takeaway

Embrace death to fully live.

Themes

mortality interconnectedness spirituality acceptance balance

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • grief coping
  • mindfulness practice
  • life planning

Key Concepts

life cycles philosophical reflection spiritual insight

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing death change your daily choices?
  • In what ways can you honor life’s fleeting nature?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on death may cause fear or avoidance.

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