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

To be over much facetious is the accomplishment of courtiers and blemish of the wise.

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

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

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.

The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.

A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.