Poetry

The Prophet

Kahlil Gibran

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The Prophet

Written byKahlil Gibran

A book of 26 poetic essays. The prophet Almustafa, about to sail home after twelve years in the city of Orphalese, is asked by its people to speak on life's great subjects: love, marriage, children, work, joy and sorrow, freedom and death.

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  • Published1923
  • GenrePoetry
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  1. 01Love gives freedom

    True love does not possess; it lets each person grow.

  2. 02Children are their own

    Parents can give children love, but not their thoughts; they belong to tomorrow.

  3. 03Work is love made visible

    Work done with care becomes a way of giving to others.

  4. 04Joy and sorrow go together

    The deeper sorrow carves into you, the more joy you can hold.

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— Kahlil Gibran

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