Quote by Kahlil Gibran

Your soul is oftentimes a battlefield, upon your reason and your judgment wage war against your passion and your appetite.

Your soul is oftentimes a battlefield, upon your reason and

Summary

This quote suggests that within every individual, there is a constant struggle between their rational and emotional desires. The soul is depicted as a battleground where reason and judgment clash with passion and appetite. It implies that humans are frequently torn between what they know to be right and what they deeply desire. This conflict highlights the internal struggles people face as they navigate between their logical thoughts and their instinctual or emotional impulses.

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Soul Passion Khalil Gibran The Prophet Reason And Judgment

By Kahlil Gibran

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