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Omar Khayyam was a Persian philosopher, mathematician, and poet, renowned for his contributions to algebra and his philosophical works, particularly the 'Quatrains', which have had a profound influence on Western literature and thought.

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Famous Omar Khayyam Quotes

“Why, all the Saints and Sages who discuss'd Of the Two Worlds so wisely - they are thrust Like foolish Prophets forth; their Words to Scorn Are scattered, and their mouths are stopped with Dust.”

World Two Atheism Mouths Saint Positive Atheism Foolish Dust Prophet Sage Scorn Thrust Two Worlds

Author:Omar Khayyam

“The entire world shall be populous with that action which saves one soul from despair.”

World Soul Action Despair Benevolence

Author:Omar Khayyam

“You've seen the world, and all you've seen is nothing; and everything, as well, that you have said and heard is nothing. You've sprinted everywhere between here and the horizon; it is nothing. And all the possessions you've treasured up at home are nothing.”

World Wells Said Home Heard Possession Horizon Treasured

Author:Omar Khayyam

“When you are so full of sorrow that you can't walk, can't cry anymore, think about the green foliage that sparkles after the rain. When the daylight exhausts you, when you hope a final night will cover the world, think about the awakening of a young child.”

Thinking World Children Young Night Walks Cry Sorrow Rain Green Finals Awakening Daylight Young Children Sparkle Foliage After The Rain

Author:Omar Khayyam

“Indeed the Idols I have loved so long, have done my credit in this World much wrong; have drowned my Glory in a shallow Cup, and sold my Reputation for a Song.”

World Long Done Wisdom Song This World Glory Credit Reputation Cups Idols Shallow

Book:The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

Source: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

“For in and out, above, about, below, 'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show, Played in a Box whose Candle is the Sun, Round which we Phantom Figures come and go.”

World Shows Sun Magic Figures Shadow Rounds Boxes Candle Comes And Goes Phantoms

Book:Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

Source: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam