I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires.
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When we oppose the hidden conscience, it does us hurt. When we betray it, it judges us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Opposing or betraying our inner conscience causes pain and judgment.
This quote by Khalil Gibran emphasizes the importance of staying true to our conscience. When we go against our inner moral compass, we experience suffering, and when we betray it, we invite judgment upon ourselves, highlighting the intrinsic relationship between our conscience and our sense of well-being.
Themes
ConscienceTruthBetrayalMoralJudgmentSuffering
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about ethics, highlighting the importance of staying true to oneself.
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