[39] How long, how long, in infinite Pursuit

by Omar Khayyam

English version by Edward FitzGerald
Original Language Persian/Farsi

How long, how long, in infinite Pursuit
Of This and That endeavour and dispute?
     Better be merry with the fruitful Grape
Than sadden after none, or bitter, Fruit.

-- from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, by Omar Khayyam / Translated by Edward FitzGerald

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39] How long, how