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Let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit
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"Let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit"

- Kahlil Gibran

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This quote by Kahlil Gibran speaks to the value of relationship and the power it needs to enhance our lives. It recommends that relationship ought to be seen as a way to grow and establish spiritually, rather than as a means to an end. The quote motivates us to look beyond the superficial elements of friendship and to focus on the deeper, more significant aspects. It recommends that relationship should provide growth and development, instead of a way to acquire something from another individual. By deepening our spirit through friendship, we can end up being more connected to ourselves and to others. Eventually, this quote motivates us to utilize friendship as a way to become more knowledgeable about our own inner selves and to construct meaningful relationships with others.

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Kahlil Gibran This quote is written / told by Kahlil Gibran between January 6, 1883 and April 10, 1931. He was a famous Poet from Lebanon. The author also have 89 other quotes.

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