1. وَمَا زِلْتُ أَبْغِي العِلْمَ مِنْ حَيْثُ يُبْتَغَى

    وَأَفْتَنُّ فِي أَصْنَافِهِ وَتَطَرُّفِهْ

    And I have never ceased seeking knowledge wherever it is sought,

    And I range through its branches and rarities.

  2. فَقَدْ صِرْتُ لا أَلْقَى الَّذِي اسْتَزِيْدُهُ

    وَلاَ يُذْكَرُ الشَّيءُ الَّذِي لَسْتُ أَعْرِفُهْ

    So now I find no one from whom I can learn more,

    And nothing is mentioned that I do not know.