Flower Quote by Omar Khayyam
““Know yourself as a snowdrift on the sand Heaped for two days, or three, then thawed and gone. (c.1050-c.1123)””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Rubaiyat, translated 19th century
Self is fleeting like a snowdrift that forms, melts, and disappears, reminding us of impermanence.
In simple terms: Self is temporary.
Embrace impermanence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing impermanence affect your choices?
- What can you let go of today?
Clinging to identity causes suffering.