A review by bookish_bry
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This is a very great read. It's very short and very easy to read for a book on philosophy. I liked all of the different sections and agreed with most of the thoughts. It was a very quotable book and it really felt like I was listening to some wise man speaking in a town square as I read it.

My favorite quote:
"Yet you are not evil when you seek gain for yourself. For when you strive for gain you are but a root that clings to the earth and sucks at her breast. Surely the fruit cannot say to the root, "Be like me, ripe and full and ever giving of your abundance."
 
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