Quote by Kahlil Gibran

Fear not the phantom of death, My Countrymen, for his greatnessAnd mercy will refuse to approachYour smallness; and dread not the Dagger, for it will decline to beLodged in your shallow hearts.

Fear not the phantom of death, My Countrymen, for his greatn

Summary

This quote can be interpreted as an encouragement to be brave and not fear death or harm. It suggests that death, symbolized as a phantom, is not interested in afflicting those who are insignificant in their actions or thoughts. The mention of the Dagger symbolizes potential harm and violence, implying that it will not harm those who lack depth or integrity in their hearts. Overall, the message is to be courageous, as insignificance and shallowness are unlikely to attract great dangers.

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Death Disappointment My Countrymen

By Kahlil Gibran

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