Quote by Kahlil Gibran

Seven times have I despised my soul: The sixth time when she despised the ugliness of a face, and knew not that it was one of her own masks.

Seven times have I despised my soul: The sixth time when she

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has experienced moments of self-disdain and self-deception. The sixth time refers to a moment when the speaker looked upon an ugly face without realizing that it was their own face, concealed behind one of their own masks. It signifies a level of unawareness or denial about one's own flaws and inner contradictions. The quote conveys a sense of introspection and acknowledges the complexities of self-perception.

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By Kahlil Gibran

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