English poem
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by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Live well! Be wary of this life, I say; Do not o'erload yourself with righteousness. Behold! the sword we polish in excess, We gradually polish it away.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Lx
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Lx
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Live well! Be wary of this life, I say; Do not o'erload yourself with righteousness. Behold! the sword we polish in excess, We gradually polish it away.