Khalil Gibran, (1883-1931) Lebanese-American philosophical essayist, novelist, mystical poet, and artist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-7] of 7 Khalil Gibran quotesKhalil Gibran QuotesKhalil Gibran He who does not prefer exile to slavery is not free by any measure of freedom, truth or duty.~ Khalil Gibran 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 The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.~ Khalil Gibran If it’s a despot you would dethrone, see first that his throne erected within you is destroyed.~ Khalil Gibran Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother.~ Khalil Gibran Some who are too scrupulous to steal your possessions nevertheless see no wrong in tampering with your thoughts.~ Khalil Gibran Do not be merciful, but be just, for mercy is bestowed upon the guilty criminal, while Justice is all that the innocent man requires.~ Khalil Gibran Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print