Our lives pass from us like the wind, and why Abolqasem Ferdowsi More Quotes by Abolqasem Ferdowsi More Quotes From Abolqasem Ferdowsi I turn to right and left, in all the earth I see no signs of justice, sense or worth: A man does evil deeds, and all his days Are filled with luck and universal praise; Another's good in all he does - he dies A wretched, broken man whom all despise. Abolqasem Ferdowsi broken evil men I am deathless, I am the eternal Lord For I have spread the seed of the Word. Abolqasem Ferdowsi eternal spread lord But all this world is like a tale we hear - Men's evil, and their glory, disappear. Abolqasem Ferdowsi evil men world And while one is brought up with luxury and caresses, and is thrown bewildered and despairing into a dark pit, another is lifted from the pit and raised to a throne where a jeweled crown is placed on his head. The world has no shame in doing this; it is prompt to hand out both pleasure and pain and has no need of us an our doings. Abolqasem Ferdowsi pain dark hands From moment then to moment their desire Gained strength, and wisdom fled before love's fire; Passion engulfed them, and these lovers lay Entwined together till the break of day. Abolqasem Ferdowsi passion fire desire
