1. My friend, if you attain glory, do not be
Arrogant in what you gained, lest you squander yourself.
١. خَليلي إِن نِلتَ المَعالي فَلا تَكُن
بِما نِلتَ مُغترّاً فَتَستهلك النَفسا
2. I see the ant whose wings appeared, and it thought
It a sign of fortune, yet it was misery for it.
٢. أَرى النمل إِذ لاحَت جَناحاه ظَنّها
عَلامة إِسعاد فَكانَت لَهُ تعسا