Children Quote by Khalil Gibran
““Too many fragments of the spirit have I scattered in these streets, and too many are the children of my longing that walk naked among these hills, and I cannot withdraw from them without a burden and an ache.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry: The Prophet, 1923
The speaker feels scattered, longing, and burdened by the world’s suffering.
In simple terms: The poet is overwhelmed by scattered longing and pain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace compassion while caring for self.
Themes
longing
burden
compassion
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- creative work
- community service
- healing
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you help without being overwhelmed?
- What grounds you amid longing?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.
