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Fellow man Quote by Khalil Gibran

“If your knowledge teaches you not to rise above human weakness and misery and lead your fellow man on the right path, you are indeed a man of little worth and will remain such till Judgment Day.” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“If your knowledge teaches you not to rise above human weakness and misery and lead your fellow man on the right path, you are indeed a man of little worth and will remain such till Judgment Day.”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

The quote warns that moral responsibility includes helping others overcome flaws; failing to do so reflects poor character that persists until final judgment.

In simple terms: A good person must help others improve, otherwise they are worthless.

Key Takeaway

Help others grow or risk moral failure.

Themes

ethics responsibility humanity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • counseling
  • community service
  • personal development

Key Concepts

moral duty altruism self‑assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance helping others with respecting their autonomy?
  • What does “little worth” mean in modern society?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook personal limits and the complexity of influencing others.

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