“When men shake hands with time, time crushes Them like tumblers; little pieces of glass.” — Abu al-Ala al-Ma'arri Clock Copy Share Image
“Don't believe what you're told unless your mind Confirms its truth: palm trunks, lofty as clouds, Stay wood.” — Abu al-Ala al-Ma'arri Critical thinking Copy Share Image
“Good men's actions are natural While a scoundrel's charity Is carefully planned to please.” — Abu al-Ala al-Ma'arri Artifice Copy Share Image
“You're given the fruit of one palm tree: Bear it a basin of clear water. Don't trouble with the plight of other… — Abu al-Ala al-Ma'arri Clear water Copy Share Image
