Al-Mutanabbi Quotes
915–965
Al-Mutanabbi (915–965 CE) was an Arab poet of the Abbassid era. He is considered as one of the greatest poets of the Arabic language.
Also known as: Mutanabbi
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The desert knows me well, the night, the mounted men
The battle and the sword, the paper and the pen!
Without hardship everyone would prevail.
One does not attain everything he wishes for.
Winds blow counter to what the ships desire.
Defiantly live, or in honour die, Midst slashing blades and banners flying high.
A charger's saddle is an exalted throne, the best companions are books alone.
Glory in hardship, sloth in comfort lies.
Am I a rock? What is it with me, that I am not stirred by this liquor and these songs?
Beautiful women, as experienced men know,
Are but darkness wrapped in dazzling light aglow.
A life of friv'lous youth and worried age,
Its futile course to futile death will flow.
A young soul in my ageing body […]
Hard biter in a toothless mouth is she.