Lebanese-American writer and poet Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) was a philosopher whose words are known for their spiritual prose and timeless reflections. Gibran’s works are a bridge between Eastern and Western thought, and they’ve inspired many of us on our journey of self-awareness and personal growth. His famous book, The Prophet, remains an everlasting light for those seeking wisdom on life’s most significant themes of love, work, freedom and joy.
Published in 1923, The Prophet is an enduring masterpiece that speaks to the universal human experience. Told through the voice of a wise prophet, Almustafa, preparing to depart a foreign land, the book unfolds as a series of profound teachings in response to life’s deepest questions. Each chapter offers reflections on themes like marriage, children, joy, sorrow, and self-knowledge—making it a rich source of contemplation.
We felt moved to share The Prophet in this way—to help keep its spirit alive in the hearts of the young and in the seeking souls of any age. In a time when timeless truths can feel distant, this is a gentle yet profound offering back to what endures.
As if Gibran’s words weren’t deep enough, we’ve added Journaling Prompts for Self-Reflection—four prompts for each chapter, offering a way to further explore, reflect, and weave The Prophet’s wisdom into your own life.
Start at Chapter 1: The Coming of the Ship
Chapter 2: On Love | Chapter 3: On Marriage
Chapter 4: On Children | Chapter 5: On Giving | Chapter 6: On Eating & Drinking
Chapter 7: On Work | Chapter 8: On Joy & Sorrow | Chapter 9: On Houses
Chapter 10: On Clothes | Chapter 11: On Buying & Selling | Chapter 12: On Crime & Punishment
Chapter 13: On Laws | Chapter 14: On Freedom | Chapter 15: On Reason & Passion
Chapter 16: On Pain | Chapter 17: On Self-Knowledge | Chapter 18: On Teaching
Chapter 19: On Friendship | Chapter 20: On Talking | Chapter 21: On Time
Chapter 22: On Good & Evil | Chapter 23: On Prayer | Chapter 24: On Pleasure
Chapter 25: On Beauty | Chapter 26: On Religion | Chapter 27: On Death | Chapter 28: The Farewell
Timeless Wisdom From The Prophet by Gibran
Chapter 8: On Joy and Sorrow ~ Gibran’s The Pr...
Then a woman said, Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow. And he answered: Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was...
Chapter 8: On Joy and Sorrow ~ Gibran’s The Pr...
Then a woman said, Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow. And he answered: Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was...
Chapter 7: On Work ~ Gibran’s The Prophet with ...
Then a ploughman said, Speak to us of Work. And he answered, saying: You work that you may keep pace with the earth and the soul of the earth. For...
Chapter 7: On Work ~ Gibran’s The Prophet with ...
Then a ploughman said, Speak to us of Work. And he answered, saying: You work that you may keep pace with the earth and the soul of the earth. For...
Chapter 6: On Eating and Drinking ~ Gibran’s T...
Then an old man, a keeper of an inn, said, Speak to us of Eating and Drinking. And he said: Would that you could live on the fragrance of the...
Chapter 6: On Eating and Drinking ~ Gibran’s T...
Then an old man, a keeper of an inn, said, Speak to us of Eating and Drinking. And he said: Would that you could live on the fragrance of the...
Chapter 5: On Giving ~ Gibran’s The Prophet wi...
Then said a rich man, Speak to us of Giving. And he answered: You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself...
Chapter 5: On Giving ~ Gibran’s The Prophet wi...
Then said a rich man, Speak to us of Giving. And he answered: You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself...
Chapter 4: On Children ~ Gibran’s The Prophet w...
And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, Speak to us of Children. And he said: Your children are not your children. They are the sons and...
Chapter 4: On Children ~ Gibran’s The Prophet w...
And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, Speak to us of Children. And he said: Your children are not your children. They are the sons and...
Chapter 3: On Marriage ~ Gibran’s The Prophet ...
Then Almitra spoke again and said, And what of Marriage master? And he answered saying: You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when...
Chapter 3: On Marriage ~ Gibran’s The Prophet ...
Then Almitra spoke again and said, And what of Marriage master? And he answered saying: You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when...
Spirit Nourished Earth created the imagery in this series using DALL·E 3, with each piece uniquely shaped by the wisdom of its chapter. Select Prophet-inspired artwork is on the horizon for our Spiritual Decor & More collection. If there is an image you’d like to see on canvas sooner, we warmly welcome your request.
