Keikavus

Keikavus (1021 - 1087) was a Persian author and local ruler from the eleventh century. Qabus-name is his famous book.

Quotes

• "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

• Qabus-nama (in Persian)