Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.

Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.

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

The whelp of a wolf must prove a wolf at last, notwithstanding he may be brought up by a man.

God preserve us! If men knew what is done in secret, no one would be free from the interference of others.

When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?

Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.