Khalil Gibran, one of Lebanon’s most celebrated thinkers, often reflected on the balance between freedom and responsibility. In his writings, he stressed that true freedom is not merely the ability to do as one pleases, but the strength to choose wisely for the benefit of oneself and the community. Gibran believed that freedom without responsibility can become chaos, while responsibility without freedom becomes oppression. His words remind us that a healthy society rests on individuals who embrace both—standing free, yet mindful of their duty to others.