An exaggeration is a truth that has lost its temper.

Kahlil Gibran

Stand together yet not too near together: for the pillars of the temple stand apart.

Kahlil Gibran · The source reads: “And stand together yet not too near together: / For the pillars of the temple stand apart,” · From "On Marriage" in The Prophet, the lines read at countless weddings, which go on to say the oak and the cypress do not grow in each other's shadow.

When love beckons to you, follow him, though his ways are hard and steep.

Kahlil Gibran · The opening of "On Love" in The Prophet, Almustafa's answer when Almitra asks him to speak of love.

Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

Kahlil Gibran · The source reads: “And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” · From The Prophet, the elders of Orphalese to the prophet as his ship comes to take him home.

More Truth Quotes

I said in my haste, All men are liars.

The Bible · Psalm 116:11

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

The Bible · Psalm 85:10

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

The Bible · 1 John 1:8

General Knowledge

Every general-knowledge topic and the A-to-Z lists.

World Encyclopedia

The world A to Z: flags, countries, the sciences, places, people, subjects.

We Value Your Opinion Comments

“An exaggeration is a truth that has lost its temper.”

“Stand together yet not too near together: for the pillars of the temple stand apart.”

“When love beckons to you, follow him, though his ways are hard and steep.”

“Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.”

“I said in my haste, All men are liars.”

“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”

“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”