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O careless men! be not duped by this world, since

By Omar Khayyam

O careless men! be not duped by this world, since
you know its pursuits. Throw not to the wind your
precious lives; hasten to seek a friend [God], and quickly
drink of wine.
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Form: Quatrain

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