Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.

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

Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.

To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.

A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.

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

Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.