The soul endures like salt, and suffers no decay.
The salt, than which Muhammed far more sapid is;
From “Attic salt” that’s found in each dictum of his.
That Attic salt’s an heirloom, heritage from him;
His heirs are here with thee. Seek unto them passim.100
They’re sitting in thy presence. What’s in front of thee?
Thy soul demands thy care. Where can thy forethought be?
If thou still be in doubt, and not sure of thyself,
Thou’rt slave unto thy body; soul thou hast not, elf.
Behind, before, above, below, stands body’s shade.