Verily, the soul is content when that which it desires is learned, and becomes importunate in its pursuit when it is spurned. - Usama ibn Munqidh

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Verily, the soul is content when that which it desires is learned, and becomes importunate in its pursuit when it is spurned.

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About Usama ibn Munqidh

Usama ibn Munqidh (July 4, 1095 – November 17, 1188) was a medieval Muslim poet, author, faris (knight), and diplomat from the Banu Munqidh dynasty of Shaizar in northern Syria.

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Native Name: أسامة بن مرشد بن علي بن مقلد بن نصر بن منقذ الكناني الكلبي الشيزري
Alternative Names: Osama Bin Munqiz Ibn munqidh

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