English poem
Xxix
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
By fearing whom I trust I find my way To truth; by trusting wholly I betray The trust of wisdom; better far is doubt Which brings the false into the light of day.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xxix
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
By fearing whom I trust I find my way To truth; by trusting wholly I betray The trust of wisdom; better far is doubt Which brings the false into the light of day.