Quote by Kahlil Gibran

You can muffle the drum, and you can loosen the strings of the lyre, but who shall command the skylark not to sing?

You can muffle the drum, and you can loosen the strings of t

Summary

This quote suggests that while external forces may try to restrain or suppress certain forms of expression, it is impossible to completely silence the innate desire within individuals to share their thoughts, emotions, or creativity. The skylark represents this irrepressible need to express oneself freely, implying that attempts to control or limit expression are ultimately futile. Regardless of the constraints placed upon individuals, their unique voice and ability to create will always find a way to be heard.

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Freedom

By Kahlil Gibran

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