"My Soul gave me good counsel, teaching me that the lamp which I carry does not belong to me, and the song that I sing was not generated from within me."

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Khalil

Poet, Novelist

Khalil Gibran was a Lebanese-American poet and philosopher, best known for his book 'The Prophet', which explores themes of love, freedom, and human connection.

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