Consequences Quote by Omar Khayyám
““The moving hand once having writ moves on. Nor all thy piety nor wit can lure it back to cancel half a line.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Rubáiyát, 11th century Persian poetry
Writing, once done, cannot be undone; intellect and piety cannot reverse past actions.
In simple terms: Words once written cannot be erased.
Key Takeaway
Accept the permanence of past actions.
Themes
impermanence
regret
knowledge
control
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative process
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
irrevocability
human limitation
literary metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we learn from irreversible mistakes?
- How does acceptance affect future choices?
A Different Perspective
The quote may ignore possibility of redemption.
