This was the book, I bought after, I got obsessed with" The Prophet". Believe me it is a treasure. Its a book with life- It speaks to you, to the prejudiced you, the ignorant you. The wisdom and thoughts it holds is explosive, It will uplift you to clearer perception, break you veil of preconceived notion, make you stare into naked truth-to see reality as it is, Transform the way you think for ever and throw a light on life of humankind and give you a feel of the mind of a viciously perceptive mystic. A must read book for deep thinkers. With the turmoil and troubles that this man faced in his life, to the man he became in spite of it all, remains an inspiration to all mankind.
To all the readers and admirers of the man my wish for you-
May your perception grow clearer and clearer, your peace grow deeper and deeper. your burden lighter and lighter.

This is one of the most beautiful books of poetry I have ever read. Poems about god, love, and life are the theme of his writings. He talks about the vices of man and those who suffer because of it, he talks of true love and how we suffer because we deny it to ourselves, and he talks out against the false voices of god (i.e. monks who steal from the poor). It is inspiring to see a man talk out against the way women are treated in such a beautiful way. I just happened to discover this book at a used bookstore and I am so very glad I did. This is one I will reread and I hope to pass on to my children.

This is a series of Gibran's many poetic masterpieces.
gibran touches on the human Condition in many of its forms and phases with such majestic prose. His philosophical and spiritual expressions of love and life are biblical and prophetic.
I would recommend reading "The Nature
of Love" first(but not necessary)as this is a study of Kahlil Gibran's philosophy and Life,a native Lebonese and much of his work translated from Arabic.

The name Kahlil Gibran may not be one familiar by the mainstream world, however this 19th century poet’s work nonetheless stands the test of time.

Selected from his published works, A Treasury of Wisdom is a welcome addition to anyone who has read The Prophet, or an engaging introduction to those who might be meeting Gibran for the first time.

‘Rest in reason, move in passion’ - K.Gibran

The kind of book that is just inspirational and brilliant. The kind that acts as a wake up call.

I love the book

“How wonderful the treasure beneath God’s throne which only poet’s tongues can unlock”! (Al-Hadith)

Treasury of Khalil Gibran is translated from Arabic by Anthony Rizcallah Ferris. In this book Gibran Muses over beautiful and not the ugly. Over the system and not the crime (as the reader can clearly read in Book - 3 “The Criminal”). I am very disturbed by his love for ‘Death’. His love for tears as well as his deep sincere affection for death. Like Beethoven’s deathless music, of which the composer said, “From the heart it has sprung, and to the heart it shall penetrate”. Same could be believed and said about the writings of Gibran. The book is Spiritual and philosophical and is a lovely read.

This book is pure inspiration. A man with the heart and soul of a poet and prophet...the loveliest of marriages.

*“ I shall be happy when men shall say about me what they said of Blake: “he is a mad man”.*

Gibran romanticized nature and found in it an inspirational power for his poetry. He identified the divine essence with the natural world and established a mystical union with nature, a relationship of love and harmony.

Love this - it really is a treasury.

Really beautiful, wonderful thoughts from a brilliant man. I adore Gibran! I'm sure that a more passionate soul has never lived!

I recently purchased this book at the general store in my hometown and have not begun a morning without it since. Seriously. If you want a book at your bedside for late-night or early morning reading, this is it. It is a large book at just over 900 pages, but spending an hour or so reading a few poems at a time is the best approach in my opinion. You will not believe the way that Gibran's poetry and prose reach deep into your soul and evoke a song that evades words. Seriously. Do yourself a favor and pick up some of Gibran's writings.