Quote by Kahlil Gibran, "Beauty"

Cast aside those who liken godliness to whimsy and who try to combine their greed for wealth with their desire for a happy afterlife.

Cast aside those who liken godliness to whimsy and who try t

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of integrity and sincere devotion in matters of spirituality. It criticizes those individuals who view godliness as something to be trifled with, equating it to whims or fancies. Furthermore, it condemns those who manipulate their pursuit of wealth and materialistic desires, seeking to reconcile it with their aspirations for a blissful afterlife. The quote encourages a rejection of such hypocrisy and advocates for a genuine and wholehearted approach to matters of faith and morality.

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By Kahlil Gibran, "Beauty"

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