Quote by Omar Khayyam

Myself when young did eagerly frequent doctor and saint, and heard great argument about it and about: but evermore came out by the same door as in I went.

Myself when young did eagerly frequent doctor and saint, and

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, in their youth, sought answers and guidance from both doctors and saints. They engaged in countless discussions and debates on various subjects, but ultimately found themselves stuck in the same place they started. Despite seeking enlightenment, their journeys only led them back to square one, implying a feeling of stagnation or lack of progress in their pursuit of understanding.

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Argument & Debate

By Omar Khayyam

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