“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 furniture. She who saw her face in the water owns a mirror.” WealthPoorRichPropertyMessengerOwnsNoblewoman Book:Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume I: The Old and Middle Kingdoms Source: Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume I: The Old and Middle Kingdoms