Al-Mutanabbi

He asks from men all that he has in himself, though even lions would not claim to match that.

— Al-Mutanabbi

Wounded and fleeing, heroes passed you by, while your face remained bright and your lips, smiling.Blessed are warfare, glory and eminence; blessed are your subjects and all of Islam, for you are safe!

— Al-Mutanabbi

Whenever you honor the honorable, you possess them. Whenever you honor the ignoble, they rebel.

— Al-Mutanabbi

A young soul in my ageing body [...]Hard biter in a toothless mouth is she.

— Al-Mutanabbi

Without hardship everyone would prevail.

— Al-Mutanabbi

Glory in hardship, sloth in comfort lies.

— Al-Mutanabbi

Defiantly live, or in honour die, Midst slashing blades and banners flying high.

— Al-Mutanabbi

A charger's saddle is an exalted throne, the best companions are books alone.

— Al-Mutanabbi

Beautiful women, as experienced men know,Its futile course to futile death will flow.

— Al-Mutanabbi