I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires.
Khalil GibranRead
Wisdom stands at the turn in the road and calls upon us publicly, but we consider it false and despise its adherents.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights how true wisdom often goes unrecognized and is dismissed by society.
Khalil Gibran's quote suggests that wisdom is often present in our lives, waiting for us to acknowledge it, yet we tend to overlook it and criticize those who embrace it. This notion reflects a common human behavior where what is wise may not conform to our expectations or societal norms, leading to a dismissal of valuable insights simply because they challenge the status quo.
Themes
WisdomSocietyTruthKnowledgeDismissal
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on philosophy, one might say, 'As Khalil Gibran noted, wisdom often goes unrecognized by society.'
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