I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires.
Khalil GibranRead
To be closer to god, be closer to people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Connecting with others can deepen your spiritual experience.
This quote by Khalil Gibran emphasizes the importance of relationships with people as a way to enhance one's connection with the divine. It suggests that by fostering love, understanding, and compassion in our interactions, we can achieve greater spiritual fulfillment and come nearer to a higher power.
Themes
SpiritualityConnectionRelationshipsDivinePeople
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, someone could cite this quote to encourage helping others.
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