Quote by Kahlil Gibran

True beauty is a rayThat springs from the sacred depths of the soul,and illuminates the body, just as lifesprings from the kernel of a stone andgives colour and scent to a flower.

True beauty is a rayThat springs from the sacred depths of t

Summary

This quote suggests that true beauty originates from within one's soul, radiating outwards to illuminate the physical body. It compares this inner beauty to how life emerges from the core of a stone, infusing color and scent into a flower. The metaphor emphasizes that external appearances can be enhanced and enriched by inner qualities, emphasizing the significance of inner beauty over superficial standards.

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