Omar Khayyám: Man is a cup, his soul the wine therein, Flesh is a pipe, spirit the voice therein, O Khayyam have you fathomed what man

Man is a cup, his soul the wine therein, Flesh is a pipe, spirit the voice there — Omar Khayyám

Man is a cup, his soul the wine therein, Flesh is a pipe, spirit the voice therein, O Khayyam have you fathomed what man is? A magic lantern with a light therein.

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