“Hearts united in pain and sorrow
will not be separated by joy and happiness.
Bonds that are woven in sadness
are stronger than the ties of joy and pleasure.
Love that is washed by tears
will remain eternally pure and faithful.”
More from Kahlil Gibran
“Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.”
“Men who do not forgive women their little faults will never enjoy their great virtues.”
“It takes only two to create a truth, one to utter it, and one to believe it.”
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are…”