Quote by Khalil Gibran

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

Yesterday we obeyed kings and bent our necks before emperors

Summary

This quote expresses a shift in human perception and loyalty. In the past, people readily followed and obeyed the authority of kings and emperors. However, in the present, our allegiances have changed. We now recognize the importance of truth, beauty, and love as guiding principles in our lives. Instead of bending our necks to authority, we choose to kneel before the power of truth, follow the path of beauty, and obey the call of love, highlighting the values that hold greater significance and have the potential to unite and inspire humanity.

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Truth Beauty Love Inspirational

By Khalil Gibran

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