It's no virtue to gain the whole world. Just gain the heart of one person.

A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.

Avoid that which an enemy tells you to do; for if you follow his advice, you will smite your, knees with the hand of sorrow. If he shows you a road straight as an arrow, turn from it and go the other way.

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

The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets.

Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.

The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.