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genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

The inhabitants of the earth are of two sorts: those with brains, but no religion, and those with religion, but no brains.

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genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Now this religion happens to prevail Until by that religion overthrown,– Because men dare not live with men alone, But always with another fairy-tale

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Reason forbade me many things which, Instinctively, my nature was attracted to; And a perpetual loss I feel if, knowing, I believe a falsehood or deny the truth.

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Over many a race the sun's bright net was spread And loosed their pearls nor left them even a thread. This dire world delights us, though all sup— All whom she mothers—from one mortal cup. Choose from two ills: which rather in the main Suits you? —to perish or to live in pain?

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Everyone who strives after gain in the perishable world will necessarily come to regret it, at the time of separation and the moment of non-being.

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Good men's actions are natural while a scoundrel's charity is carefully planned to please.

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Don't believe what you're told unless your mind confirms its truth: palm trunks, lofty as clouds, stay wood.

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

When men shake hands with time, time crushes them like tumblers; little pieces of glass.

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Kings are sad creatures.

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

There is no imam but the mind, who guides by day and night.

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Hold tight to what is most yourself, Don't squander it, don't let your life Be governed by what disturbs you.

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Make not, when you work a deed of shame, The scoundrel's plea, 'My forbears did the same.

genius abu al ala al ma'arri

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Some people are like an open grave: You give it the thing you love most and then get nothing in return.

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Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

You're given the fruit of one palm tree: Bear it a basin of clear water. Don't trouble with the plight of other palms.