An online archive of the first five editions of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.

1859 edition, stanza 39

1859 edition, stanza 39

How long, how long, in infinite Pursuit

Of This and That endeavour and dispute?

⁠Better be merry with the fruitful Grape

Than sadden after none, or bitter, Fruit.