“
See, he who slept wifeless found a noblewoman,
He who was not seen stands.
See, he who had nothing is a man of wealth. The nobleman sings his praise.
See, the poor of the land have become rich, The man of property is a pauper.
See, cooks have become masters of butlers,
He who was a messenger sends someone else.
See, he who had no loaf owns a barn.
His storeroom is filled with another’s goods. See, the baldhead who lacked oil
Has become owner of jars of sweet myrrh.
See, she who lacked a box has
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― Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume I: The Old and Middle Kingdoms
― Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume I: The Old and Middle Kingdoms
“
When you take a modest loan from a bank, the bank owns you. If it is a massive loan, you own the bank.
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