When I want to understand what is happening today or try to decide what will happen tomorrow, I look back.
OMAR KHAYYAMHere’s to the man Who owns the land That bears the grapes That makes the wine That tastes as good As this does.
More Omar Khayyam Quotes
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Men talk of heaven, – there is no heaven but here; Men talk of hell, – there is no hell but here; Men of hereafters talk and future lives, – O love, there is no other life – but here.
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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.
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A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou.
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A hair divides what is false and true.
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The entire world shall be populous with that action which saves one soul from despair.
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The Stars are setting and the Caravan Starts for the Dawn of Nothing-Oh, make haste!
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Heaven has not learned of my arrival, and my departure will not in the least diminish it beauty and grandeur. I will sleep underground, for us ephemeral mortals, the only eternity is the moment and drinking to the moment is better than weeping for it.
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To friends and eke to foes true kindness show; No kindly heart unkindly deeds will do; Harshness will alienate a bosom friend. And kindness reconcile a deadly foe.
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Better be jocund with the fruitful Grape Than sadden after none, or bitter, Fruit.
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But helpless Pieces of the Game He plays Upon this Checker-board of Nights and Days; Hither and thither moves, and checks, and slays, And one by one back in the Closet lays.
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My friend, let’s not think of tomorrow, but let’s enjoy this fleeting moment of life.
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The rose that once has bloomed forever dies.
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Awake, my Little ones, and fill the Cup Before Life’s Liquor in its Cup be dry.
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Drink wine. This is life eternal. This is all that youth will give you. It is the season for wine, roses and drunken friends. Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.
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Heaven but the vision of fulfilled desire, and Hell the shadow from a soul on fire.
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