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Of lifes two chief prizes, beauty and truth, I found the first in a loving heart and the second in a laborers hand
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"Of life's two chief prizes, beauty and truth, I found the first in a loving heart and the second in a laborer's hand"

- Kahlil Gibran

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Kahlil Gibran's quote speaks to the concept that appeal and reality are two of life's biggest rewards. He suggests that appeal can be discovered in a loving heart, while truth can be found in the hands of a laborer. This quote speaks with the concept that appeal and fact are not always discovered in the exact same place. Appeal is found in the love of another individual, while fact is found in the hard work of a worker. This quote also talks to the idea that appeal and fact are both valuable and must be searched for. Appeal is found in the love of another individual, while truth is found in the effort of a worker. This quote encourages us to appreciate both beauty and fact, and to acknowledge the worth of both. It advises us that beauty and fact are both essential and need to be demanded.

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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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