A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby - take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.

A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.

Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people.

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

Oman overall has great animal and plant biodiversity because it has mountains, desert, coastal areas and rich coral reefs.