Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Khalil Gibran Quote “You can muffle the drum, and you can loosen the strings of the lyre, but who shall command the skylark not to sing?” ~ Khalil Gibran (1883-1931) Lebanese-American philosophical essayist, novelist, mystical poet, and artistThe Prophet Freedom , Socialism , Liberty Ratings and Comments Reply E Archer, NYC 1/4/12 Ah, Liberty! SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Khalil Gibran quote is found in these categories: Freedom quotes Socialism quotes Liberty quotes About Khalil Gibran Bio of Khalil Gibran Quotations by Khalil Gibran Books by/about Khalil Gibran Khalil Gibran videos Khalil Gibran on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Khalil Gibran