I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires.
Khalil GibranRead
Among the hills, when you sit in the cool shade of the white poplars, sharing the peace and serenity of distant fields and meadows - then let your heart say in silence, "God rests in reason." And when the storm comes, and the mighty wind shakes the forest, and thunder and lightning proclaim the majesty of the sky, - then let your heart say in awe, "God moves in passion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the duality of divine presence in calm and chaos.
Khalil Gibran's quote emphasizes the contrasting ways in which we can perceive the divine. In moments of peace and tranquility, we can find God in the quiet reason of nature, while in times of turmoil and chaos, the passionate power of God reveals itself, reminding us of the majesty and force of existence. This duality invites us to recognize the sacred in both serenity and storm, enriching our understanding of spirituality.
Themes
DivinePeaceChaosNatureSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be excellent in a speech about finding peace in challenging times.
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