English poem
Lxxviii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
And why in this dark Kingdom tribute pay? With clamant multitudes why stop to pray? Oh! hear the inner Voice:--"If thou'lt be right, Do what they deem is wrong, and go thy way."
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Lxxviii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
And why in this dark Kingdom tribute pay? With clamant multitudes why stop to pray? Oh! hear the inner Voice:--"If thou'lt be right, Do what they deem is wrong, and go thy way."