Artist, Poet and Spiritual teacher
Famous for 'The Prophet', Khalil Gibran was also a successful immigrant in the US (from Lebanon). This lens will show you his artwork as well as give spiritual quotations and links.
Your Children are not Your Children
Famous Khalil Gibran quote from 'The Prophet'
Your Children are not Your Children
They are the sons and daughters of life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
From "The Prophet"
The Prophet, by Khalil Gibran
The Prophet (German Edition)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
This is THE most popular book for inspirational poetry world wide. Used on funerals and weddings, or just for a bit of meditation before going to bed. A must have. Really.
Khalil Gibran - life and work
Khalil Gibran was born January 6, 1883 in Bsharri, Lebanon; died April 10, 1931 in New York City, United States. He was a Lebanese American artist, poet, writer, philosopher and theologian. He was born in Lebanon when it was the Mount Lebanon Province of the Ottoman Empire. He spent most of his life in the United States. He is the third bestselling poet in history after William Shakespeare and Lao Tse.Source: wikipedia
Three reasons to love Khalil Gibran
- An artist both in words and on canvas
- His inspiring poetry still touches the heart
- He brought spirituality West
Self Portrait and Muse, 1911
Speak to us of self-knowledge
Khalil Gibran quote from 'The Prophet'
And a man said, speak to us of self-knowledge.
and he answered, saying:
Your hearts know in silence the secrets of the days and the nights.
But your ears thirst for the sound of your heart's knowledge.
You would know in words that which you have always known in thought.
You would touch with your fingers the naked body of your dreams.
And it is well that you should.
The hidden well-spring of your soul must needs rise and run murmuring to the sea;
and the treasure of your infinite depths would be revealed to your eyes.
But let there be no scales to weigh your unknown treasure;
And seek not the depths of your knowledge with staff or sounding line.
For self is a sea boundless and measureless.
What do you think of Khalil Gibran?
Khalil Gibran Links - quotes and work
Khalil Gibran quotes from The Prophet
Inspiring quotations and biography from the Lebane more...2 points
Khalil Gibran
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Kahlil Gibran and other Arab American Prophets
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I have found a truth
Khalil Gibran quote from 'The Prophet'
Say not, "i have found the truth," but rather, "i have found a truth."
Say not, "i have found the path of the soul." say rather, "i have met the soul walking upon my path."
For the soul walks upon all paths.
The soul walks not upon a line, neither does it grow like a reed.
The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.
More by Khalil Gibran
Just a reminder of - The Prophet
The Prophet (Kahlil Gibran Pocket Library Series)
Amazon Price: $11.90 (as of 07/06/2009)
One of the all time best sellers all over the world.
Should not be surprising: all of life's problems get discussed in a way that helps us deal with them more maturely.
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More spiritual books
From the UK? - get the Prophet or other books by Khalil Gibran here
What are your favorite Khalil Gibran Quotes?
Isn't Khalil Gibran just one of the most inspiring spiritual authors ever?
aidenw wrote...
Since I love going barefoot this is my favorite quote: "and forget not that the Earth delights to feel your bare feet and the Winds long to play with your hair"
Posted May 23, 2009
MrsBlack wrote...
Great lens on my favourite book of all time. I've read it so many times over the past 16 years.
Posted April 23, 2009
Margo_Arrowsmith wrote...
I first knew of him in 1966, when he was very popular, but lost track Thanks, stars to you.
Posted January 19, 2009
Joan4 wrote...
The Prophet is one of my favorites. and the "children are not your children" is a quote I have learned -over the years- to live by. Great wisdom in that! and a hard lesson to learn. Thank you for this lens. A wonderful way to start the day!
Posted November 27, 2008
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Sources
Most of the pictures are artwork by Kahlil Gibran himself and were found online at The conscious living foundation More wisdom quotes and spiritual sayings
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