Quote by Kahlil Gibran

You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.

You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of speaking is often a result of internal unrest or turmoil. When one's thoughts are conflicting, disturbed, or filled with unease, they may feel compelled to verbalize and communicate their thoughts to alleviate their inner turmoil. It implies that talking can be a coping mechanism to find resolution or relief from internal conflicts, suggesting that peace within oneself is often accompanied by silence.

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Poetry Philosophy

By Kahlil Gibran

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