If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.
A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.
Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!
When you see contention amongst your enemies, go and sit at ease with your friends; but when you see them of one mind, string your bow, and place stones upon the ramparts.
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.
Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
Oman overall has great animal and plant biodiversity because it has mountains, desert, coastal areas and rich coral reefs.
Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.
He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
Of journeying the benefits are many: the freshness it bringeth to the heart, the seeing and hearing of marvelous things, the delight of beholding new cities, the meeting of unknown friends, and the learning of high manners.
Obedience is not truly performed by the body of him whose heart is dissatisfied. The shell without a kernel is not fit for store.
A traveler without knowledge is a bird without wings.
All is going well so far. There are some remarks here and there and there are some complaints here and there but we expect to resolve those questions or complaints Sunday and the next day.
Most of the birds of the Old World can be found here, as Oman is on a strategic route for migrating birds.
The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.
If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.
When the ruler is obedient to God, God is his protector and friend.
All human beings are limbs of the same body. God created them from the same essence. If one part of the body suffers pain, then the whole body is affected. If you are indifferent to this pain, you cannot be called a human being.
In the faculty of speech man excels the brute; but if thou utterest what is improper, the brute is they superior.
Court the society of a superior, and make much of the opportunity; for in the company of an equal thy good fortune must decline.