"Nor shall derision prove powerful against those who listen to humanity or those who follow in the footsteps of divinity, for they shall live forever. Forever"
- Kahlil Gibran
About this Quote
This quote by Kahlil Gibran talks to the power of those who listen to humankind and follow in the footsteps of divinity. It suggests that those who do so will be unsusceptible to derision, and will live forever. This might be interpreted as a metaphor for the enduring effect that those who are kind and caring will have on the world. It indicates that their actions will be remembered and appreciated, even if they are not appreciated in the present. It also suggests that those who are kind and thoughtful will be rewarded in some way, even if it is not instantly obvious. Ultimately, this quote motivates us to be kind and caring, as it suggests that these actions will be rewarded in the long run.
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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