The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam . BUT if in vain, down on thestubborn floorOf Earth, and up to Heavns un- opening Door,You gaze To-day, while You are You—how thenTo-morrow, You when shall beYou no more? 6! TWTWTW n [ASTE not your Hour, norin the vain pursuitOf This and That endeavour anddispute; Better be jocund with the fruitfulGrape Than sadden after none, or bitter,Fruit

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