To-day is a king in disguise, and we are his courtiers. To-morrow is a queen, and we are her slaves.
Poet, mathematician, astronomer
Attributed, less certain source than Rubaiyat
c. 11th-12th century
Found in 1 providers: grok
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"The world is a tavern, and we are its guests; let us drink and be merry, for soon we must depart."
Controversial"For in and out, above, about, below, 'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show, Play'd by the Magic Lantern born of Night, And into perfect Light begins to flow."
Humorous"For we are helpless pieces of the game He plays Upon this Chequer-board of Nights and Days; Hither and thither moves, and checks, and slays, And one by one back in the Closet lays."
Strange & Unusual"Up from Earth's Centre through the Seventh Gate I rose, and on the Throne of Saturn sate, And many a Knot unravel'd by the Road; But not the Master-knot of Human Fate."
Strange & Unusual"The heavens are but a turning wheel, and we are like grains of sand upon it."
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