1. He who seeks branches of knowledge without knowing the roots
Is like one who gathers wood by night;
١. من ظل يبغي فروع علم
بدءاً ولم يدر منه أصلا
2. The more he toils therein,
The greater is his bewilderment.
٢. فكلما ازداد فيه سعياً
زاد لعمري بذاك جهلا