He then went back to Boston at age 20 and published his first essay in the Arab immigrant newspaper The Emigrant. By age 29, he settled in New York City, where he spent his time writing short stories in Arabic and English. He composed one of the best selling books of the 20th century, titled The Prophet, which consists of 26 poetic essays, and has been translated in over 20 languages. His work has been published, drawn, and painted worldwide. The foundation of the CLC has been based on the unity and quality of its friendship.
Friendship holds a significant meaning when it reflects the substance of the club.
Based strictly on the social aspects of the club, the CLC has proven that there is a new meaning to friendship. With that in mind, I leave you this poem, written by Khalil Gibran on friendship. Your friend is your needs answered. He is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving. And he is your board and your fireside.