Omar Khayyam

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Quotes by Omar Khayyam

Life is a fleeting dream, and we are but shadows.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

In mathematics, truth is eternal.

Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra 1070

The rose blooms for a day, then fades forever.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

Seek knowledge from cradle to grave.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

The universe is a puzzle to be solved.

On the Difficulties of the Science of Euclid 1079

Wine is the key to forgetfulness.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

Time is a river that carries us away.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

In the book of life, every page turns.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

Geometry reveals the secrets of creation.

On the Difficulties of the Science of Euclid 1079

Love is the wine of the soul.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

The past is a dream, the future unknown.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

Equations balance the world.

Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra 1070

Paradise is here and now, in a jug of wine.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

Stars guide the wise, but fate rules all.

Zij-i Malik Shah 1074

Youth is fire, age is ash.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

The soul seeks truth beyond the veil.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

Numbers are the language of the universe.

Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra 1070

Live for today, for tomorrow is dust.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100

The calendar measures time, but not eternity.

Zij-i Malik Shah 1074

Friendship is sweeter than wine.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 1100