Omar Khayyam — "The end of man is dust, and his life is but a breath; let him enjoy what he has,…"
The end of man is dust, and his life is but a breath; let him enjoy what he has, for he knows not what awaits him.
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Rubaiyat (common theme, exact phrasing can vary by translation)
Date: c. 11th-12th Century
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