Whoever holds the tips of your hair in their hand
has no more need of perfume, and is free of musk.
A wise man never compares your hair to musk;
he knows there is a difference between the two.
Explanation: Musk and 'ghalia' (a fragrant paste) were prized perfumes; the beloved's hair is said to surpass both, too unique to compare.
Original · Persian
رباعی شمارهٔ ۱
هرکس که سر زلف تو آورد بدست
از غالیه فارغ شد و از مشگ برست
عاقل نکند نسبت زلفت با مشگ
داند که میان این و آن فرقی هست