Usama ibn Munqidh quotes

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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Usama ibn Munqidh

Born: July 10, 1095
Died: November 24, 1188
Quotes count: 1