General Sayings

Has made a shuttlecock of my heart, and set it spinning.

Beyond the sphere passeth the arrow of our sigh. Hafez! silence. Show compassion to thy soul; avoid the arrow of ours.

O King of Kings, lofty of star! for Gods sake, a blessing, That, like the sky, I may kiss the dust of the court of yours.

I saw a man in this city who had a beard so long that it reached his waist. He was a very respected scholar, but I could not help but chuckle.

The women of this land wear so many ornaments that they jingle when they walk. It is quite a noisy affair!

The people here have a strange custom of chewing betel nuts. Their mouths are always red, and they spit everywhere. It is not very appealing.

The dogs in this land are very fierce. They bark at strangers and try to bite them. I had to carry a stick to fend them off.

The women of this land are very beautiful, but they paint their faces with a white paste that makes them look like ghosts.

I saw a man in this city who had a pet monkey that was trained to steal things from people's pockets. It was quite amusing to watch.

The houses in this land are made of mud and straw, and they are very small. I had to bend over to enter them.

The people of this city are very superstitious. They believe in evil spirits and carry charms to ward them off.

The children in this land run around naked, even in the marketplace. It is a strange sight to behold.

The people here have a strange custom of greeting each other by rubbing noses. It was quite an experience to get used to.

The men of this land wear skirts instead of trousers. It is a strange fashion, but they seem comfortable in it.

The women of this land dye their teeth black. It is considered beautiful, but I found it quite strange.

I saw a man in this city who could swallow swords. It was a terrifying but fascinating performance.

The people of this city are very fond of music and dancing. They have festivals every night, and the streets are always full of revelry.

I saw a river in this land that flowed with milk and honey. It was a miraculous sight, though I suspect it was a trick of the light.

The animals in this land are very wild. I saw a leopard once, and it was so close I could almost touch it.

The people of this city are very skilled in craftsmanship. They make beautiful pottery and intricate textiles.