A Toast to Life: Omar Khayyam's Quatrain 173

In this post, we examine Quatrain 173 from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. We will begin by reading the original Persian poem, followed by its English translation, and then a brief analysis.
Omar Khayyám, the 11th-century Persian poet, philosopher, and astronomer, is renowned for his Rubaiyat, a collection of quatrains that offer profound insights into life, love, and the cosmos. Quatrain 173 is a particularly striking example of his work, capturing the essence of human existence with its evocative imagery and philosophical depth.