"Yesterday we obeyed kings and bent our necks before emperors. But today we kneel only to truth, follow only beauty, and obey only love."

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This reflection on truth by Khalil Gibran resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in truth is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Khalil Gibran

Jubrān Khalīl Jubrān, usually referred to in English as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist. He was also considered a philosopher, although he himself rejected the title. He is best known as the author of The Prophet, which was first published in the United States in 1923 and has since become one of the best-selling books of all time, having been translated into more than 100 languages.

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