# Epigraph explained — The Prophet

> Chapter companion for The Prophet by Khalil Gibran.

## What happens

The epigraph, a quote from Claude Bragdon, introduces the Prophet Almustafa as a figure whose spiritual power originates from a universal source, while his unique linguistic expression of that power is his own.

## Themes in this chapter

### Spiritual Self-Discovery

Almustafa's power is described as coming from a 'great reservoir of spiritual life,' emphasizing a connection to a deeper spiritual source.

## Character check-ins

### Almustafa

Referenced as the source of spiritual power and beauty of language.

## Key lines

> His power came from some great reservoir of spiritual life else it could not have been so universal and so potent, but the majesty and beauty of the language with which he clothed it were all his own.

Almustafa's influence stems from a profound spiritual wellspring, yet the unique elegance of his words is entirely his personal creation.

_Highlights the dual nature of Almustafa's authority: universal spiritual origin and individual artistic expression._

## Links

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