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“Whether at Naishápúr or Babylon, Whether the Cup with sweet or bitter run, The Wine of Life keeps oozing drop by drop, The Leaves of Life keep falling one by one.” quote by Omar Khayyam Edward Fitzgerald
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““Whether at Naishápúr or Babylon, Whether the Cup with sweet or bitter run, The Wine of Life keeps oozing drop by drop, The Leaves of Life keep falling one by one.””

Omar Khayyam Edward Fitzgerald

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Life’s fleeting nature is likened to wine and leaves, reminding us of inevitable decline and the bittersweet flow of existence.

In simple terms: Life is short, like wine and falling leaves.

Key Takeaway

Embrace each moment fully.

Themes

mortality impermanence beauty transience

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poem philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • celebrations
  • daily routines
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

poetic metaphor philosophical reflection

Practical Applications

  • None
  • the poem’s romantic tone may overlook harsh realities.

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you savor joys despite inevitable loss?
A Different Perspective

How do you find meaning in life’s transience?

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