Wisdom resides in every head, as is known

رباعی شمارهٔ 45

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خرد اندر سر هر کس نهادند
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خرد اندر سر هر کس نهادند
تنم چون دیگران از خاک و خون است

Wisdom resides in every head, as is known —

My body, like others, from dust and blood has grown.

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ولی این راز کس جز من نداند
ضمیر خاک و خونم بیچگون است

But this mystery, none but I can comprehend —

The spirit in my blood and dust, is of an extraordinary blend.

Zameen

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Persian text source: Ganjoor

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