“Come, fill the Cup, and in the Fire of Spring The Winter Garment of Repentance fling: The Bird of Time has but a little way To fly-and Lo! the Bird is on the Wing.”
Quote by Omar Khayyam
Work
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is a compilation of Persian quatrains, or short poems, written by the 11th-century Persian poet. These poems delve into various philosophical and spiritual themes, including the fleeting nature of life, the pursuit of happiness, and the mysteries of the afterlife. The work has been translated into English and has influenced many Western poets and thinkers. more
Author
Omar Khayyam
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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