If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.

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

O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.

He who, when he hath the power, doeth not good, when he loses the means will suffer distress. There is not a more unfortunate wretch than the oppressor; for in the day of adversity nobody is his friend.

Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning.

Anger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.