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Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, and diplomat renowned for his expeditions in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Fluent in multiple languages including Arabic, Swahili, and Hindi, he is best known for his complete English translation of One Thousand and One Nights. His travels and writings significantly influenced Western understanding of Eastern cultures.

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“Do what thy manhood bids thee do, from none but self expect applause. He noblest lives and noblest dies who makes and keeps his self-made laws.”

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Book:The Kasîdah (couplets) of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî: A Lay of the Higher Law

Source: The Kasîdah (couplets) of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî: A Lay of the Higher Law

“The dearest ambition of a slave is not liberty, but to have a slave of his own.”

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Book:One Thousand and One Nights - Complete Arabian Nights Collection (Delphi Classics)

Source: One Thousand and One Nights - Complete Arabian Nights Collection (Delphi Classics)