Almost a millennium separates us from the time when this great Iranian thinker, philosopher, scientist and poet lived and worked. Along with philosophical, historical treatises, scientific works on mathematics and astronomy, Omar Khayyam left behind a collection of quatrains, otherwise called rubai, which are a reflection of his life experience. The all-pervading mind of the poet-philosopher constantly asks eternal questions about the essence of being, the nature of man, true life values, and the freedom of the individual.
These quatrains, distinguished by the filigree finish of each phrase, surprisingly capacious conciseness, depth of thought, vivid images, often combining “the cheerful taunt of epigrams with the vague sadness of the song,” make us, living in the 21st century, stop our rapid run in pursuit of earthly goods. look inside, think...
“He was able to understand life and the world. And conclude both peace and life in four lines, striking with the wisdom of poetry and the poetry of wisdom ”(V.P. Butromeev)
1. To be beautiful does not mean to be born to them,
After all, we can learn beauty.
When a man is beautiful in soul -
What looks can match her?
2. The lower the person's soul, the higher the nose turns up.
He reaches with his nose where his soul has not matured.
3. Whoever is beaten by life will achieve more.
A pood of salt who has eaten appreciates honey more.
Who sheds tears, he sincerely laughs.
Who died, he knows that he lives!
4. Two people were looking at the same window. One saw rain and mud.
The other is green foliage, spring and blue sky.
5. We are a source of fun - and a mine of sorrow.
We are a reservoir of filth - and a pure spring.
Man, as if in a mirror, the world has many faces.
He is insignificant - and he is immensely great!
6. How often, making mistakes in life, we lose those we value.
Trying to please strangers, sometimes we run from our neighbor.
We lift up those who are not worth us, but we betray the most faithful.
Who loves us so much, we offend, and we ourselves are waiting for an apology.
7. We will never get into this world again,
never meet with friends at the table.
Catch every flying moment -
never wait for him later.
8. Do not envy the one who is strong and rich,
Sunrise is always followed by sunset.
With this life short, equal to a breath,
Treat as with this one for rent.
9. I think it's better to be alone
How to give the heat of the soul to "someone".
Giving a priceless gift to just anyone,
Having met a native, you will not be able to love.
Isn't it funny to save a penny for a whole century,
10. This life was given to you, my dear, for a while, -
11. You can seduce a man who has a wife, you can seduce a man who has a mistress, but you cannot seduce a man who has a beloved woman.
12. In order to live life wisely, you need to know a lot,
Two important rules to remember to get started:
You'd rather starve than eat anything
And it's better to be alone than with just anyone.
13. Do no evil - will return as a boomerang,
Do not spit in the well - you will drink water,
Do not insult someone who is lower in rank,
And suddenly you have to ask for something.
14. Don't betray your friends, you can't replace them,
And do not lose your loved ones - you will not return,
Don't lie to yourself - over time you'll check
That you are betraying yourself with this lie.
15. A plucked flower must be presented, a poem begun must be completed, and the beloved woman must be happy, otherwise it was not worth taking on something that is beyond your power.
16. One does not understand what roses smell like,
Another of the bitter herbs will produce honey ...
Give someone a trifle, forever remember ...
You will give your life to someone, but he will not understand.
17. Isn't it funny to save a penny for a whole century,
If you can't buy eternal life anyway?
This life was given to you, my dear, for a while, -
Try not to waste time.
18. Communicating with a fool, you will not end up with shame,
Therefore, listen to Khayyam's advice:
Poison, offered to you by the sage, take it,
Do not take balm from the hands of a fool.
19. "Hell and heaven are in heaven," say the bigots.
I, looking into myself, was convinced of a lie:
Hell and heaven are not circles in the palace of the universe,
Hell and heaven are two halves of the soul.
20. Giving yourself does not mean selling.
And next to sleep - does not mean to sleep.
Not to take revenge does not mean to forgive everything.
Not to be near does not mean not to love.
The sayings of Omar Khayyam, the great poet of the East and one of the most famous sages and philosophers, passed down from generation to generation, are filled with deep meaning, brightness of the image and grace of rhythm.
With the wit and sarcasm inherent in Khayyam, he created sayings that amaze with their humor and cunning.
They give strength in difficult times, help to cope with surging problems, distract from troubles, make you think and reason.
A plucked flower must be presented, a poem begun must be completed, and the beloved woman must be happy, otherwise it was not worth taking on something that is beyond your power.
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Giving yourself is not the same as selling.
And next to sleep - does not mean to sleep.
Not to take revenge does not mean to forgive everything.
Not to be near does not mean not to love!
Do no harm - it will return like a boomerang, do not spit in the well - you will drink water, do not insult someone who is lower in rank, and suddenly you have to ask for something.
Do not betray your friends, you will not replace them, and do not lose your loved ones, you will not return, do not lie to yourself - over time, you will check that you are betraying yourself with a lie.
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Isn't it funny to save a penny for a whole century,
If you can't buy eternal life anyway?
This life was given to you, my dear, for a while, -
Try not to miss the time!
What God once measured for us, friends, cannot be increased and cannot be reduced. Let's try to spend the cash wisely, Not worrying about someone else's, not asking for a loan.
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You say this life is just a moment.
Appreciate it, draw inspiration from it.
As you spend it, so it will pass,
Don't forget: she is your creation.
The downtrodden die prematurely
You can seduce a man who has a wife, you can seduce a man who has a mistress, but you cannot seduce a man who has a beloved woman!
Love in the beginning is always affectionate.
In the memories - always affectionate.
And love - pain! And with greed each other
We torment and torment - always.
In this unfaithful world, don't be a fool:
Do not rely on those who are around.
With a firm eye, look at your closest friend -
A friend may turn out to be the worst enemy.
And with a friend and an enemy, you must be good!
Who by nature is kind, you will not find malice in him.
Hurt a friend - you make an enemy,
Embrace the enemy - you will find a friend.
Have smaller friends, do not expand their circle.
And remember: better than loved ones, a friend living far away.
Take a calm look at everyone who sits around.
In whom you saw support, you will suddenly see the enemy.
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Don't piss off others and don't piss yourself off.
We are guests in this mortal world,
And if it's not, then calm down.
Think with a cold head.
After all, everything in the world is natural:
The evil you radiated
Will definitely come back to you!
Be easy on people. Do you want to be wiser -
Do not hurt with your wisdom.
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Only those who are worse than us think badly about us, and those who are better than us ... They just don’t care about us
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It is better to fall into poverty, starve or steal,
Than to get into the number of despicable dishes.
It is better to gnaw bones than to be seduced by sweets
At the table of the bastards who have power.
We change rivers, countries, cities.
Other doors.
New Years.
And we can't get away from ourselves, and if we get away - only nowhere.
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You got out of the rags to riches, but quickly becoming a prince ...
Do not forget, so as not to jinx it ... princes are not eternal - dirt is eternal ...
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If the day has passed, do not remember it,
Do not groan in fear before the coming day,
Don't worry about the future and the past
Know the price of today's happiness!
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If you can, do not worry about the running time,
Do not burden your soul with the past or the future.
Spend your treasures while you are alive;
After all, all the same, in that world you will appear poor.
Do not be afraid of the machinations of time running,
Our troubles in the circle of existence are not eternal.
Spend the moment given to us in fun,
Do not cry about the past, do not fear the future.
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I have never been repelled by the poverty of a person, it is another matter if his soul and thoughts are poor.
Noble people, loving each other,
They see the grief of others, they forget themselves.
If you desire the honor and brilliance of mirrors, -
Do not envy others, and they will love you.
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Do not envy the one who is strong and rich.
Dawn is always followed by sunset.
With this life short, equal
Treat like a rental!
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I would blind my life from the smartest deeds
There he did not think of it, here he did not succeed at all.
But Time - here we have a quick teacher!
As a cuff will give you a little wiser.
The image of the great poet of the East Omar Khayyam is covered with legends, and the biography is full of secrets and mysteries. The ancient East knew Omar Khayyam primarily as an outstanding scientist: mathematician, physicist, astronomer, philosopher. In the modern world, Omar Khayyam is known more as a poet, the creator of original philosophical and lyrical quatrains - wise, full of humor, cunning and audacity rubai.
Rubai is one of the most complex genre forms of Tajik-Persian poetry. The volume of the rubaiyat is four lines, three of which (rarely four) rhyme with each other. Khayyam is an unsurpassed master of this genre. His rubies amaze with the accuracy of observations and the depth of comprehension of the world and the human soul, the brightness of images and the elegance of rhythm.
Living in the religious east, Omar Khayyam reflects on God, but resolutely rejects all church dogmas. His irony and free-thinking are reflected in the rubaiyat. He was supported by many poets of his time, but because of the fear of persecution for freethinking and blasphemy, they also attributed their works to Khayyam.
Omar Khayyam is a humanist, for him a person and his peace of mind are above all. He appreciates the pleasure and joy of life, the enjoyment of every minute. And his style of presentation made it possible to express what could not be said out loud in plain text.