Ibn Khaldun
Medieval Tunisia Islamic Philosophy
Biography
Arab scholar, often described as father of historiography, sociology, economics, and demography.
Life Dates
Born: May 27, 1332
Died: March 17, 1406
Notable Quotes
"Knowledge comes before action."
"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts."
"He who finds a new path is a pathfinder, even if the trail has to be made one step at a time."
"The sciences of only one nation are incomplete."
"Sedentary people are much concerned with all kinds of pleasures."