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Quote by Omar Khayyam

“Fools, your reward is neither here nor there.”

Quote by Omar Khayyam

Book:The Sufistic Quatrains

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The Sufistic Quatrains

This book presents a series of quatrains that delve into the rich tapestry of Sufi thought, offering readers a glimpse into the mystical and introspective aspects of this Islamic tradition. more

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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. more

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