Al-Mutanabbi quotes

Al-Mutanabbi was a renowned Arab poet, celebrated for his eloquence and powerful verses. His poetry often addressed themes of pride, ambition, and the challenges of his era. He is considered one of the greatest poets in the Arabic language and his works continue to inspire readers worldwide. Here are 13 of his quotes:

Without hardship everyone would prevail.

Al-Mutanabbi

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

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Those with intellect suffer in bliss with their intellect, and the ignorant live blissfully in misery.

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

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Wounded and fleeing, heroes passed you by, while your face remained bright and your lips, smiling. You surpassed the bounds of courage and understanding, until people claimed that you knew the unseen. To you belongs the praise for these pearls I pronounce; you are the giver, I the arranger. Oh, Sword never sheathed, whom none can doubt and from whom there is no refuge. Blessed are warfare, glory and eminence; blessed are your subjects and all of Islam, for you are safe!

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Glory in hardship, sloth in comfort lies.

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

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

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

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If all women were like as the one we have lost, Then women would be preferred to men. For the feminine gender is no shame for the sun, Nor is the masculine gender an honor for the crescent moon.

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One does not attain everything he wishes for. Winds blow counter to what the ships desire.

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