“Most of the birds of the Old World can be found here, as Oman is on a strategic …” — Saadi

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

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

A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity 'til he has tasted adversity.

A little and a little, collected together, becomes a great deal; the heap in the barn consists of single grains, and drop and drop make the inundation.