Omar Khayyam — "Give me wine, for wine is the essence of life, and the antidote to sorrow."
Give me wine, for wine is the essence of life, and the antidote to sorrow.
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Rubaiyat (common theme, exact phrasing can vary by translation)
Date: c. 11th-12th Century
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