Quote by Kahlil Gibran

Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself... You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

Your children are not your children. They are the sons and d

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the Lebanese-American poet Khalil Gibran, emphasizes the idea that parents do not truly own or control their children. It suggests that the essence of their being, their souls, belong to the future and are connected to Life's universal longing to perpetuate itself. While parents may physically care for and provide a home for their children, this quote reminds us that their true essence and potential lie in the unknown possibilities of tomorrow, which cannot be contained or influenced by the parents' desires or ambitions.

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Children Inspirational

By Kahlil Gibran

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