Quote by Khalil Gibran

Of life's two chief prizes, beauty and truth, I found the first in a loving heart and the second in a laborer's hand.

Of life's two chief prizes, beauty and truth, I found the fi

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker values two essential aspects of life: beauty and truth. They believe that beauty can be found in love and compassion, specifically within a loving heart. On the other hand, they find truth in hard work and the laborer's hand. The quote implies that these virtues can be discovered in unexpected places, emphasizing the significance of empathy and the importance of manual labor. It highlights the idea that true beauty and genuine truth are not always apparent and can be discovered in the simplest and most humble of circumstances.

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By Khalil Gibran

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