Hallow the body as a temple to comeliness and sanctify the heart as a sacrifice to love; love recompenses the adorers. (Kahlil Gibran)

Hallow the body as a temple to comeliness and sanctify the heart as a sacrifice to love; love recompenses the adorers.

Kahlil Gibran

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