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My Soul gave me good counsel, teaching me and demonstrating to me that I am not exalted over the panhandler nor less than the mighty. Before my Soul taught me, I thought people consisted of two types: the weak, whom I pitied and disregarded, and the powerful, whom I followed or against I rebelled. Now, I have discovered that I was formed as one individual from the same substance from which all human beings were created. I am made up of the same elements as they are, and my pattern is theirs. My struggles are theirs, and my path is theirs.

Khalil Gibran#61

HumanitySoulEqualityEmpathy

About this quote

What does it mean?
The soul teaches that all people share the same substance and struggles.
In plain terms
I learned everyone is made alike, whether weak or powerful.
What can you take from it?
See others as equals with shared human experiences.

Where it applies

  • social justice
  • conflict resolution
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • listen to others
  • avoid judgment
  • find common ground

Questions to consider

  • How do you see others?
  • What do you share with everyone?

Another view

It may overlook real differences in power and circumstance.

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