"I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet, strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers"
- Kahlil Gibran
About this Quote
This quote by Kahlil Gibran speaks to the concept that we can gain from those around us, even if they are not the very best examples. He has actually discovered silence from those who talk excessive, tolerance from those who are intolerant, and compassion from those who are unkind. He acknowledges that it is unusual that he is unthankful to those instructors, even though they have taught him important lessons. This quote talks to the concept that we can learn from anyone, even if they are not the best role models. It likewise talks to the concept that we must be grateful for the lessons we find out, even if they come from unanticipated sources. We should be happy for the lessons we learn, even if they come from people who are not the best examples.
This quote is written / told by Kahlil Gibran between January 6, 1883 and April 10, 1931. He was a famous Poet from Lebanon.
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