The Prophet
by Kahlil Gibran
Mentioned 2 times across 2 shows · first heard Jan 2026 on Digital Social Hour.
The general take
Robin Sharma sees The Prophet by Khalil Gibran as a meaningful book worth reading alongside other classics like Marcus Aurelius' Meditations and Steve Jobs' biography. He groups it with foundational texts that he values, suggesting he views it as part of an important reading list for personal development and reflection.
About
One of the most beloved classics of our time—a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Published in 1923, Gibran's masterpiece has been translated into more than twenty languages. Gibran’s musings are divided into twenty-eight chapters covering such sprawling topics as love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, housing, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death. Each essay reveals deep insights into the impulses of the human heart and mind. The Chicago Post said of The Prophet : “Cadenced and vibrant with feeling, the words of Kahlil Gibran bring to one’s ears the majestic rhythm of Ecclesiastes . . .
Who said what
Robin Sharma👍 Recommends
…discussing minimalist approach to reading and focusing on a few great books
“Maybe it's Jobs' Isaacson's Autobiography on Jobs, like you mentioned. Maybe it's The Prophet by Khalil Gibran. Maybe it's The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Maybe it's Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, one of my favorite books of all time.”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty — Jay’s Must-Listens: Making Friends as an Adult Is Hard! (8 Powerful Lessons on Building Friendships That Last) Ft. Trevor Noah and Mel Robbinsat 29:30
John Salley👍 Recommends
…discussing books he gives away and recommends to others
“Um, so now I give away books. I give books like the Celestine Prophecy and, um, The Prophet. That's a good one. Four Agreements.”
Digital Social Hour — John Salley: “Stop Saying Vegan. Say Plant-Based.” | DSH #1764at 40:00
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