Khalil Gibran Quotes about Understanding

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The reality of the other person is not in what he reveals to you, but in what he cannot reveal to you. Therefore, if you would understand him, listen not to what he says but rather to what he does not say.

The reality of the other person is not in what he reveals to you, but in what he cannot reveal to you. Therefore, if you would understand him, listen not to what he says but rather to what he does not say.

Khalil Gibran

Reality, Understanding, Listening

Khalil Gibran “The New Frontier and Sand and Foam”, Library of Alexandria

He who understands you is greater kin to you than your own brother. For even your own kindred neither understand you nor know your true worth.

Khalil Gibran

Brother, Understanding, Kindred

It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding; and to the open-handed the search for one who shall receive is joy greater than giving.

Khalil Gibran

Giving, Joy, Understanding

Khalil Gibran (2014). “The Prophet - Der Prophet”, p.36, Lulu.com