The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.

Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.

Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.

When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

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

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