1. وما التذاذي بدنيا ما بلغتُ بها

    ‏طيب الحياة ولا جادت بحاجاتي

    And what delight is mine in a world where I have not attained

    The sweetness of life, and which has not granted me what I need?

  2. ‏ياضيعة العمر إن ولّى بلا هدف

    ‏إن ترض عنّي فقد أدركتُ غاياتي

    O, what a waste of life if it passes without a goal!

    If you are pleased with me, then I have attained my goals.