Contempt Quote by Khalil Gibran Download Open image “What is this world that is hastening me toward I know not what, viewing me with contempt?” — Khalil Gibran ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Contempt World
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Only once have I been made mute. It was when a man asked me, 'Who are you?' — Khalil Gibran Copy Share Image
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I have never agreed with my other self wholly. The truth of the matter seems to lie between us. — Khalil Gibran Copy Share Image
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