Friday, June 20, 2008

Praise

My soul preached to me and said,
"Do not be delighted because of praise,
and do not be distressed because of blame."
Ere my soul counseled me, I doubted the worth of my work.
Now I realize that the trees blossom in Spring
and bear fruit in Summer without seeking praise;
and they drop their leaves in Autmn
and become naked in Winter without fearing blame.
-Kahil Gibran

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