I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires.
Khalil GibranRead
That deepest thing, that recognition, that knowledge, that sense of kinship began the first time I saw you,and it is the same now - only a thousand times deeper and tenderer. I shall love you to eternity. I loved you long before we met in this flesh. I knew that when I first saw you. It was destiny. We are together like this and nothing can shake us apart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep, destined love that transcends time and physical existence.
In this quote, Khalil Gibran conveys the idea of a profound and eternal connection between two souls, suggesting that true love is not restricted to physical interaction but stems from a deep recognition and kinship that existed even before their physical meeting. The intensity of the speaker's feelings has only grown over time, emphasizing the unshakeable bond that love can create, signifying a sense of completeness and destiny in their union.
Themes
LoveDestinyKinshipEternalBondConnection
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding ceremony, expressing timeless love.
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