Keikavus
Ziyarids prince and author
Keikavus (1021 - 1087) was a Persian author and local ruler from the eleventh century. Qabus-name is his famous book.
Quotes
edit- "With one light, many lights can be lit"
- "If you have enemies, don't be upset; Anyone who has no enemies is worthless."
- "If you don't know the right way to drink wine, it is poison. And if you know, it is an antidote."
- "The snake should be caught by others"
- "Oh Beloved, I cast out your love from my heart,
- I razed the sorrow mountains of your love to the ground
- I will not tell you today what I will do,
- You will know tomorrow what I have done."
Sources
edit- Qabus-nama (in Persian)