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)

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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