Quote by Kahlil Gibran

That deed which in our guilt we today call weakness, will appear tomorrow as an essential link in the complete chain of Man

That deed which in our guilt we today call weakness, will ap

Summary

This quote suggests that actions considered weak or immoral in the present can be viewed differently in the future. What may be seen as a failure or flaw today, could actually be recognized as a necessary step in the overall development and progress of humanity. It implies that our current judgment of actions may be limited and subjective, and that our perspectives may evolve over time. Ultimately, it emphasizes the complexities of human nature and the potential for redemption and understanding.

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Weakness Mankind

By Kahlil Gibran

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