Better hold the hand for coin, though small, Than lose, for one half a dang, it all.

Take care how you listen to the voice of the flatterer, who, in return for his little stock, expects to derive from you considerable advantage. If one day you do not comply with his wishes, be imputes to you two hundred defects instead of perfections.

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

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.

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