Abu at-Tayyib al-Mutanabbi - Though A Noble Lady

Though a noble lady and highly born
‘Tis your unfeminine wisdom we mourn
True spirit is from softer self distilled
As potent wine from sweeter grapes is drawn.

Abu at-Tayyib al-Mutanabbi

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