Quote by Kahlil Gibran
Only yesterday I was no different than them, yet I was saved. I am explaining to you the way of life of a people who say every sort of wicked thing about me because I sacrificed their friendship to gain my own soul. I left the dark paths of their duplicity and turned my eyes toward the light where there is salvation, truth, and justice. They have exiled me now from their society, yet I am content. Mankind only exiles the one whose large spirit rebels against injustice and tyranny. He who does not prefer exile to servility is not free in the true and necessary sense of freedom.
Summary
The quote expresses the speaker's personal transformation and journey towards finding their own inner truth and righteousness. They explain that despite being criticized and abandoned by the people they once considered friends, they have chosen a different path. This path, though leading to their isolation from society, has brought them contentment, as they value personal integrity and refuse to submit to injustice and oppression. The quote emphasizes the idea that true freedom lies in standing up against tyranny and injustice, even if it means being exiled from mainstream society.
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