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The beloved of the Almighty are: the rich who have the humility of the poor, and the poor who have the magnanimity of the rich.

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

Do to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.

If thou tellest the sorrows of thy heart, let it be to him in whose countenance thou mayst be assured of prompt consolation.

Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend.

Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches.

Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.

Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.

To use the hands in making quicklime into mortar is better than to cross them on the breast in attendance on a prince.

Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.

The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets.

In the sea there are countless treasures,
But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.

Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant

An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend, excepting lust, the indulgence of which increases its enmity.

Who eat their corn while yet 'tis green
At the true harvest can but glean.

No one ever sowed the grain of generosity who gathered not up the harvest of the desire of his heart.

The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one.

So long as money can answer, it were wrong in any business to put the life in danger.

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

Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.

I have often found a small stream at its fountain-head, that, when followed up, carried away the camel with his load.

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.

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

I have never seen a man lost who was on a straight path.

A peace-mingling falsehood is preferable to a mischief-stirring truth.

You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.

Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.

Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.

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

He taught people with his best way. He showed his beauty. He was all good so peace be on him and his family.

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

Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!

Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.

He who learns the rules of wisdom, without conforming to them in his life, is like a man who labored in his fields, but did not sow

To tell a falsehood is like the cut of a saber: for though the wound may heal, the scar of it will remain.

It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.

Obedience is not truly performed by the body of him whose heart is dissatisfied. The shell without a kernel is not fit for store.

The greedy man is incontent with a whole world set before him.

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

O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.

When the ruler is obedient to God, God is his protector and friend.

Fear not the proud and the haughty; fear rather him who fears God.

A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.

Publish not men's secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.

He will deal harshly by a stranger who has not been himself often a traveller or stranger.

None can be so true to your secret as yourself.

It is not long before those who are obedient in service obtain command.

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

The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.

Nothing is so good for an ignorant man as silence; and if he was sensible of this he would not be ignorant.

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

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

Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.

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

That knave preserves the pearl in his purse who considers all people purse-cuts.

Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.

Wherever the tree of beneficence takes root, it sends forth branches beyond the sky!

When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.

Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.

Poverty snatches the reins out of the hand of piety.

A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.

A dog will never forget the crumb thou gavest him, though thou mayst afterwards throw a hundred stones at his head.

He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.

God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.

To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.

He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.

If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.

The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.

That which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be.

A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.

Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.

Posion kills only where there is no antidote.

If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.

A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.

Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog's mouth with a crumb.

Be not in the desire of thine own ease.

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

Take care what you say before a wall, as you cannot tell who may be behind it.

To be over much facetious is the accomplishment of courtiers and blemish of the wise.

Patience accomplishes its object, while hurry speeds to its ruin.

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

Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.

The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.

If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.

Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.

Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.

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

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

Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy

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

Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.

It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.

Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.

Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.