Usama ibn Munqidh

thumb| Imaginary Sketch of Usamah 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. Quotes Verily, the soul is content when that which it desires is learned, and becomes importunate in its pursuit when it is spurned. The Book of the Staff, translated by Paul M. Cobb (Penguin: 2008), p. 245 External links Category:Poets Category:Historians from Syria Category:Diplomats Category:1090s births Category:1180s deaths Category:Muslims Category:Authors from Syria