Quote by Kahlil Gibran

Beauty is life when life unveils her holy face. But you are life and you are the veil. Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror. But you are eternity and you are the mirror.

Beauty is life when life unveils her holy face. But you are

Summary

This quote speaks to the intertwined relationship between beauty, life, eternity, and self-reflection. It suggests that beauty stems from life when its true nature is revealed and embraced. The metaphor of life as a veil implies that individuals have the power to either cover or uncover the inherent beauty within themselves. Furthermore, it proposes that eternity, symbolizing the timeless and divine essence, is observed and recognized through self-reflection. In this way, it highlights the interconnectedness of one's inner being and the perception of beauty as a mirror reflecting the eternal aspects of the self.

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By Kahlil Gibran

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