Quote by Kahlil Gibran

My loneliness was born when men praised my talkative faults and blamed my silent virtues.


My loneliness was born when men praised my talkative faults

Summary

This quote reflects the idea that the speaker's loneliness stems from a society that values and encourages their talkative faults, such as being outspoken, while criticizing or downplaying their silent virtues, such as being reflective or reserved. The irony lies in the fact that while the speaker is praised for their talkativeness, their true nature of being more introspective and quiet is overlooked, leading to a sense of isolation and loneliness.

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Loneliness
By Kahlil Gibran
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