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Blow Quote by Khalil Gibran

“Man is like the foam of the sea, that floats upon the surface of the water. When the wind blows, it vanishes, as if it had never been. Thus are our lives blown away by Death.” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“Man is like the foam of the sea, that floats upon the surface of the water. When the wind blows, it vanishes, as if it had never been. Thus are our lives blown away by Death.”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

Source Book: The Prophet, 1923

Human life is fleeting like sea foam, disappearing with the wind, symbolizing mortality’s inevitable erasure.

In simple terms: Life is temporary and fragile.

Key Takeaway

Live meaningfully now.

Themes

mortality impermanence philosophy

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • end‑of‑life reflections
  • creative expression
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

existentialism transience spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find purpose amid transience?
  • What rituals honor life's brevity?
A Different Perspective

Focus on impermanence can cause nihilism.

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