Even after all this time the sun never says to the earth, 'You owe me.' Look what happens with a love like that.
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
KG Kahlil GibranPoet & artist · 1883–1931Wat dit citaat betekent
Real generosity is presence, not just things. You give most when you offer your attention, your time, and your honest self.
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Lebanese-American poet and artist, author of The Prophet, beloved for verses on love, work, and giving.
This line is among the quotes by Kahlil Gibran that readers return to on liefde, drawn from The Prophet — a small, portable reminder to carry into the morning.
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