Quote
“When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
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What does this quotation mean?
From “On Joy and Sorrow” in The Prophet. The fictional Almustafa speaks through symbolism and poetic images; the passage invites reflection rather than supplying a universal practical rule.
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Source: The Prophet , On Joy and Sorrow
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