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Abolqasem Ferdowsi (940-1020) was one of the greatest poets in the history of Persian literature. His epic work, 'The Book of Kings', is considered the pinnacle of Persian literature and has had a profound impact on literature worldwide.

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All Men Dies Evil World Bewildered Break Broken Broken Man Caress Crowns

Famous Abolqasem Ferdowsi Quotes

“But all this world is like a tale we hear - Men's evil, and their glory, disappear.”

Men World Evil This World Glory Disappear Tales

Book:Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

Source: Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

“From moment then to moment their desire Gained strength, and wisdom fled before love's fire; Passion engulfed them, and these lovers lay Entwined together till the break of day.”

Moments Together Desire Passion Break Fire Lovers Lays Entwined Strength And Wisdom

Book:Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

Source: Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

“I turn to right and left, in all the earth I see no signs of justice, sense or worth: A man does evil deeds, and all his days Are filled with luck and universal praise; Another's good in all he does - he dies A wretched, broken man whom all despise.”

Men Doe Earth Dies Turns Evil Left Justice Broken Universal Praise Luck Filled Deeds Despise Wretched Broken Man

Book:Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

Source: Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

“And while one is brought up with luxury and caresses, and is thrown bewildered and despairing into a dark pit, another is lifted from the pit and raised to a throne where a jeweled crown is placed on his head. The world has no shame in doing this; it is prompt to hand out both pleasure and pain and has no need of us an our doings.”

World Needs Hands Pain Dark Pleasure Shame Raised Luxury Thrown Crowns Thrones Pits Prompts Caress Pain And Pleasure Doings Bewildered

Book:Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

Source: Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

“I am deathless, I am the eternal Lord For I have spread the seed of the Word.”

Lord Eternal Spread Seeds Deathless

Author:Abolqasem Ferdowsi

“Our lives pass from us like the wind, and why Should wise men grieve to know that they must die? The Judas blossom fades, the lovely face Of light is dimmed, and darkness takes its place.”

Knows Men Should Light Faces Dies Darkness Wise Our Lives Wind Lovely Grieving Fades Judas Lovely Face

Book:Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

Source: Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

About the Author

Born: 940
Died: 1020
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 6

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Shahnameh: The Persian Book of KingsRelated source material

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