God preserve us! If men knew what is done in secret, no one would be free from the interference of others.

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

Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.

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

A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.

There is no great difficulty to separate the soul from the body, but it is not so easy to restore life to the dead.

Much contention and strife will arise in that house where the wife shall get up dissatisfied with her husband.