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

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

He who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by the cupbearer will not recover his senses until the day of judgement.

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.

None can be so true to your secret as yourself.

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

Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend.