English poem
Xxviii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Seek not the Tavern of Belief, my friend, Until the Sakis there their morals mend; A lie imbibed a thousand lies will breed, And thou'lt become a Saki in the end.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xxviii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Seek not the Tavern of Belief, my friend, Until the Sakis there their morals mend; A lie imbibed a thousand lies will breed, And thou'lt become a Saki in the end.