It's my first book to read for Gibran and I was puzzled in choosing which to read: the English copy or the translated copy. I chose to go on with the English but I couldn't not to read the introduction in the Arabic copy by Tharwt Akasha. This introduction is extremely recommended before going with any of Ginran's books. 
 About the book itself. I sensed that the way of writing and usage of words were very affected by the English translation of the Bible. 
 But for his opinions on the topics discussed in the book, it was a little bit philosophic where you have to stop every now and then to absorb his meanings. 
 I liked most of the topics and his opinions about them however I didn't totally get some other points and I didn't agree with some of his thoughts. 
 But in total I liked the book and I guess in my 2nd reading for it I may get more understanding of it.