Land of the rising sun

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

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

The way the Beloved can fit in my heart, two thousand lives could fit in this body of mine. One kernel could contain a thousand bushels, and a hundred worlds pass through the eye of the needle.

This is the essence of all sciences - that you should know who you will be when the Day of Reckoning arrives.

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

I have learned so much from God that I can no longer call myself a Christian, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Jew.

There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground; there are a thousand ways to go home again.

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

Oh Cup-bearer, set my glass afire with the light of wine!