In the faculty of speech man excels the brute; but if thou utterest what is improper, the brute is they superior.

Joy and sorrow, beauty and deformity, equally pass away.

Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.

Court the society of a superior, and make much of the opportunity; for in the company of an equal thy good fortune must decline.

Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter.

Oman overall has great animal and plant biodiversity because it has mountains, desert, coastal areas and rich coral reefs.

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