Beloved Quote by Khalil Gibran
“My Soul gave me good counsel, teaching me to love what the people abhor and to show good will toward the one they hate. It showed me that Love is a property not of the lover but of the beloved. Before my Soul taught me, Love was for me a delicate thread stretched between two adjacent pegs, but now it has been transformed into a halo; its first is its last, and its last is its first. It encompasses every being, slowly expanding to embrace all that ever will be.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Prophet by Khalil Gibran, 1923
Love is not owned by the lover but exists in the beloved, expanding to include all beings.
In simple terms: Love belongs to the beloved and grows to include everyone.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love as a universal, reciprocal force.
Themes
love
spirituality
universality
compassion
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationships
- conflict resolution
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
reciprocity
expansion
halo
interconnectedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice unconditional love without losing self‑care?
- What limits, if any, should love have?
A Different Perspective
Love can be idealized and may overlook practical boundaries.
