Khalil Gibran.

The wonders of Auckland Uni General Library and the celebration of curiosity.

Here, I discover quite a number of prominent writers, living and deceased, gay and straight, liberal and conservative- all their works epitomised on paper stacked together neatly and nicely on the shelves-waiting for curious hands to browse around.

Of all, I am grateful for Khalil Gibran. A Lebanese living in the early 20th century, this Christian writer talks about spirituality in such a profound way it transcends religions. His works are honest recollections of his beliefs in humanity and his passion for the meanings of self-appreciation and ourselves to others. His works are celebrations of love, modesty,love and faith. His ideas influenced so many people he was called the Prophet of Lebanon, the Master...