One does not attain everything he wishes for.
More quotes by Al-Mutanabbi
The desert knows me well, the night, the mounted men
The battle and the sword, the paper and the pen!
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.
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