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All things Quote by Khalil Gibran

“Verily all things move within your being in constant half embrace, the desired and the dreaded, the repugnant and the cherished, the pursued and that which you would escape.” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“Verily all things move within your being in constant half embrace, the desired and the dreaded, the repugnant and the cherished, the pursued and that which you would escape.”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Prophet, 1923

All experiences—desired or feared, pleasant or repulsive—are part of the inner flow of being, constantly interacting.

In simple terms: Life contains both joy and dread within us.

Key Takeaway

Embrace all feelings as part of growth.

Themes

dualities inner life acceptance

Mood

contemplative empathetic

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • mindfulness practice
  • creative writing
  • therapy

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance desire and fear?
  • What can you learn from repulsive feelings?
A Different Perspective

Some may resist confronting negative emotions.

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