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Khalil Gibran (Gibran Khalil Gibran)

(1883 – 1931) Also known as Kahlil Gibran. A Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer. He is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu.

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.

Generosity is not giving me that which I need more than you do, but it is giving me that which you need more than I do.

If the other person injures you, you may forget the injury; but if you injure him you will always remember.

Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.

Rebellion without truth is like spring in a bleak, arid desert.

Sadness is but a wall between two gardens.

Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being.

To be able to look back upon ones life in satisfaction, is to live twice.

Truth is a deep kindness that teaches us to be content in our everyday life and share with the people the same happiness.