The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon Turns Ashes – or it prospers; and anon, Like Snow upon the Desert’s dusty Face, Lighting a little hour or two – is gone. — Omar Khayyam

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Mini who’s who:

Omar Khayyam : Poet
Born:  May 18, 1048
Died:  December 4, 1131