The Prophet

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And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

Kahlil Gibran

The Prophet

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Topic

Love Saying goodbye

Author

Kahlil Gibran

Source

The Prophet

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1923 1920s 20th century

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Original Citation

Gibran, Kahlil. "The Coming of the Ship." The Prophet. Alfred A. Knopf, 1923.

Current Citation

Gibran, Kahlil. "The Coming of the Ship." The Prophet. Penguin Classics, 2019.

You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.
Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
But let there be spaces in your togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Kahlil Gibran

The Prophet

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Topic

Independence in relationships Independence Relationships

Author

Kahlil Gibran

Source

The Prophet

Medium

Poem

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

1923 1920s 20th century

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Gibran, Kahlil. "On Marriage." The Prophet. Alfred A. Knopf, 1923.

Current Citation

Gibran, Kahlil. "On Marriage." The Prophet. Penguin Classics, 2019.