This is an authorized translation in French of a post in English by @roused: Unfiltered Wisdom – Khalil Gibran, Thoughts on God La personne qui parle ici n'est pas moi, Vincent Celier (@vcelier), mais

Khalil Gibran was an artist, poet, and author in both English and Arabic. He's best known for “The Prophet,” published in over 40 languages and one of the most successful books of the 20th century. His

My six week of traveling around India were filled with unforgettable impressions. The sights, sounds, people, and places – it was unlike anything I have ever experienced. But beyond the physical, I was

Two ancient figures in particular are often cited as the first monotheist, Akhenaten and Zoroaster. Try a mind game, imagine you were born into an ancient primitive society. It's easy to understand why

Blessed and happy is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth...It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth

“A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.” Saadi Seek nought but knowledge if thou art wise, For it is neglectful to remain without wisdom. From learning there

Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and remain in his love. I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain

"When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee." Proverbs Chapter 14 The simple believeth every

Be humble, truthful, and harmless, patient and honorable, and show reverence for the wise. Strive for purity, constancy, control of self... an ever-tranquil heart in fortunes good and bad... From the

"Turn yourself, not away from three best things—Good Thought, Good Word, and Good Deed." Zoroaster About Zoroastrianism Here are a few passages from a 1905 introduction to Zoroastrianism: The

"The bliss of a religious life is attainable by every one who walks in the noble eightfold path. He that cleaves to wealth had better cast it away than allow his heart to be poisoned by it; but he

Tao Te Ching Chapter Eight A person of great virtue is like the flowing water. Water benefits all things and contends not with them. It puts itself in a place that no one wishes to be and thus is closest