Author of quotes: Abul-Ala al-Maarri. Page 1

Better not to start talking
about the soul at random,
To begin with, do not try about it
my helpless mind.

Seeking benefits only one
who used
And in the heat to keep
for your teeth tongue.
Will result in the sin of hasty speech,
And the silence from sin to save.

Day and night the writers greedy pack
Hoping to deceive the people calling.

Don't kill someone in the sea have found a home,
Four-legged flesh alive don't do food.
Beauties milk animals to water is not necessary:
Robbed than udder comfort the child?
Not to attack by surprise a bird, do not steal winged:
The violence is a grave sin, which threatens retribution.

Religion is a tricky interweaving of words
Snares for people puts.
Various traps - the constant catch:
The fool always gets.

So far we are in ignorance, that think themselves kings over bird and beast.

For each of us life has in store of resentment, distress and bitterness in every hour.

It's time to stop being sad about
That true people will not find the day with fire.

Now the thoughts I keep secret
So as not to frighten the neighbors of these ideas.

Death is a peaceful sleep, the repose of the flesh,
And life - insomnia, addicted to care.