Quote by Kahlil Gibran

The deeper that sorrow carves into your being,the more joy you can contain.Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

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Summary

This quote by Kahlil Gibran explores the intrinsic connection between sorrow and joy. It suggests that experiencing deep sorrow or pain can actually expand our capacity for joy. Just as a cup is molded through the intense heat of fire and a lute is crafted through the labor of knives, our hearts and spirits are shaped by both suffering and pleasure. When we are happy, we appreciate the joy because it emerges from the very source of our previous sorrow. Similarly, when we are sad, we mourn for something that brought us immense happiness. The quote reminds us that these emotions are intertwined and part of the same intricate tapestry of life.

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