The severity of the master is more useful than the indulgence of the father.

Most of the birds of the Old World can be found here, as Oman is on a strategic route for migrating birds

If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.

A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.

No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.

God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.

To him who is stinted of food a boiled turnip will relish like a roast fowl.