"I would not exchange the sorrows of my heart for the joys of the multitude. And I would not have the tears that sadness makes to flow from my every part, turn to laughter. I would that my life remain a tear and a smile.
A tear to unite me with those of broken heart; a smile to be a sign of my joy in existence."
#BookMail #BestMail
This is a collection of some of Gibran's earlier works from his mature period (according to the introduction: I wouldn't have known otherwise!).
A Book inscription records Nick's thoughtful gift to Roz, circa 1973 if it was given at the time of publication.
I'm gradually collecting Gibran's works in this early '70s Heinemann edition. I've eight of them so far, with about the same to find. #SlowCompletist
I just learned about this site for free class ebooks.
https://www.gutenberg.org
"He who understands you is greater kin to you than your own brother. For even your own kindred may neither understand you nor know your true worth."
I picked up this nice little collection of Gibran's "aphorisms and maxims" from a dinky second hand bookshop, Berrydin Books (pun-tastic name!). I love the colours of the cover illustration.
The book is arranged as an A-Z collection of sayings culled from Gibran's works, which will, I think, make it handy to randomly dip into if I need a bit of inspiration ?
#wisdomquote #thoughtfultuesday
I just heard this quote on a radio show, and thought how profound for these times
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