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Although his status as a Muslim (or even an atheist) is still up for debate, the Persian, Omar Khayyam (1048-1122) - the 'astronomer-poet' writes in his Rubaiya
by vixen99 5y ago
Although his status as a Muslim (or even an atheist) is still up for debate, the Persian, Omar Khayyam (1048-1122) - the 'astronomer-poet' writes in his Rubaiyat
And much as Wine has play'd the Infidel,
And robb'd me of my Robe of Honour—well,
I often wonder what the Vintners buy
One half so precious as the Goods they sell.
(translated by Edward Fitzgerald)
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