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

The bad fortune of the good turns their faces up to heaven; the good fortune of the bad bows their heads down to the earth.

Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.

If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.

God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.