Kahlil GibranKeep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.
About This Quote
When you find something that gives you joy and makes you think differently, it is wise. This quote reminds us that the greatest wisdom is to embrace the things that don’t always make sense. The philosopher can be something that laughs at everything and cries at nothing. If you were to see a philosophy that laughed and cried, that would be great. But, if you see a philosophy which bows before children, there is no good in it.
Source: Mirrors Of The Soul
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