1. رُزِقتُ عَقلاً وَلَم أُرزَق مُروءَتَهُ

    وَما المُروءَةُ إِلّا كَثرَةُ المالِ

    I was granted intellect, but not its nobility.

    And nobility is nothing but abundant wealth.

  2. إِذا أَرَدتُ مُساماةً تَقاعَدَ بي

    عَمّا يُنَوِّهُ بِاِسمي رِقَّةُ الحالِ

    Whenever I strive for eminence, I am held back

    From what would make my name renowned, by my meager means.