Kahlil Gibran, Sand and Foam (1926).
“
Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary.
— Kahlil Gibran on Poetry
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary." in the context of "Kahlil Gibran, Sand and Foam (1926)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Poetry" (G)
The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 18, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
About Kahlil Gibran
Gibran Khalil Gibran (6 January 1883 – 10 April 1931), usually referred to in English as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist.
About Kahlil Gibran
Gibran Khalil Gibran (6 January 1883 – 10 April 1931), usually referred to in English as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist.
View all quotes →