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Argument Quote by Omar Khayyam

“Myself when young did eagerly frequent doctor and saint, and heard great argument about it and about: but evermore came out by the same door as in I went.” quote by Omar Khayyam
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“Myself when young did eagerly frequent doctor and saint, and heard great argument about it and about: but evermore came out by the same door as in I went.”

Omar Khayyam

About This Quote

Source Poem: Rubaiyat, translated 19th century

He reflects on youthful curiosity, confronting paradoxes, and returning to familiar beginnings.

In simple terms: Youthful search leads back to familiar places.

Key Takeaway

Embrace questioning, accept cyclical paths.

Themes

philosophy spirituality search paradox return

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

reflective philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • spiritual quest
  • academic study
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

existential inquiry mysticism reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What doors have you re‑entered?
  • How do paradoxes shape belief?
A Different Perspective

May overemphasize fatalism, ignoring agency.

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