Quote by Khalil Gibran

I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind yet, strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers.

I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from t

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This quote reflects on the speaker's personal growth and resilience in the face of challenging individuals. They acknowledge their valuable lessons learned from those who are talkative, intolerant, and unkind. However, despite these transformative encounters, the speaker expresses a peculiar lack of appreciation towards those who influenced their development. This quote suggests the complexity of human emotions and the possibly contradictory nature of gratitude, where personal growth can occur even if appreciation for the teachers may be elusive.

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By Khalil Gibran

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