O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

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

Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

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.

Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.