On Seeking Knowledge
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By Hafiz
Translated By: Sir William Jones (1895)

The world to me has been a home,
Wherever knowledge could be sought.
Through differing climes I loved to roam,
And every shade of feeling caught.
From minds whose varied fruits supply,
The food of my philosophy.
And still the treasures of my store,
Have made my wandering less severe.
From every spot some prize I bore,
From every harvest gleaned an ear...