The Analects of Omar Khayyam: Q​uotes of an Arabian Polymath

~ Q​uotes of an Arabian Polymath ​~

Omar Khayyam was an extra ordinary, multi-talented Persian astronomer, philosopher, mathematician, astrologer and a poet. Omar Khayyam was the first to calculate the length of a year to precision. This student of Avicenna was such a mathematical adept that his theories are widely used even today. With mathematical and astronomical expertise, he reformed the calendar. In spite of all these, his collection of quatrains, the ‘Rubaiyat’ is just enough to explore his wonderful poetic talents. ‘Rubaiyat’ gave him much fame with its contemporary influential verses. Lets delve into the wonderful words of this multi talented Arabian Polymath…