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Meaning
The quote says poverty can hide a person's true greatness, making it harder for others to see it. It also suggests that an appeal for help can conceal suffering and hardship behind the request itself.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Khalil Gibran.
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About Khalil Gibran
Khalil Gibran is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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