[14] The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon

by Omar Khayyam

English version by Edward FitzGerald
Original Language Persian/Farsi

The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon
Turns Ashes -- or it prospers; and anon,
     Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face
Lighting a little Hour or two -- is gone.

-- from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, by Omar Khayyam / Translated by Edward FitzGerald

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14] The Worldly