Omar Khayyam, (1048-1131) Persian poet, mathematician, astronomer Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Omar Khayyam quotesOmar Khayyam QuotesOmar Khayyam Indeed the Idols I have loved so long, have done my credit in this World much wrong; have drowned my Glory in a shallow Cup, and sold my Reputation for a Song.~ Omar Khayyam The moving finger writes; and having writ moves on. Nor all your piety nor wit shall lure it back to cancel half a line, nor all your tears wash out a word of it.~ Omar Khayyam Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print