Wisdom
When people say “Bravo!” and “Well done!”
Translated from Uzbek · Original text
When people say “Bravo!” and “Well done!”Do not be fooled like a child sucking a candy rooster.The more you hear praises, puffed up with pride,Do not gallop like a child riding a hobby horse.After all, your fame and glory are temporary,The praise of people does not last.Though they applaud your honor again and again,They have not the slightest faithfulness.Do not think, “I am a person who is needed,”Do not think that someone needs you.If only you were a pillar holding up the sky,If only you could set the sun upon your head as a crown.Without you too the days and nights pass unceasing,Without you too the seasons change steadily.If you like, accept it; if you like, do not —Your existence does not remove a single sorrow.Whether you exist or not, the earth is indifferent,The heavens will never hear your voice.The greatest truth in the world is this: utterlyGive up your meaningless claims and tales!Do not be fooled by your own hot air, my dear,Do not keep swelling up, following Satan.One day your precious head will hit the wall,Do not keep falling into the snare of your ego.On the stage of the universe you are like a speck,No dominion, no judgment has been given to you.If you open your eyes and look for real —In truth you are no one, no one, no one!Akrom MALIK
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