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He who cannot afford his bride price, his dead body is thrown into the grave. (Sh) Every crooked-necked camel is a burden. And the camel is a burden. A man called Marhiya, "If they found no fault with the rose, they said it was red-cheeked." The only thing difficult for the naked is the day of the harvest. The wealth of the rich is for the rich. The wealth of the miser is for Satan. "What do you have, Bahri, and what do you have, Tabti?" said a woman. "I have guests," she said. "What do you have, Bahri?" "My relative, the relative of Sayyid Ghalib." "What do you have, Dandab?" "What is in me is from my own hardship." The one who is not in my mind, calm your heart. And eat your bread with butter. And drink your apple juice. You are not on my mind, calm your heart. And drink your cold water. The shepherd. Only the cow smells the manger. Only the strong can carry it. Only the press brings out the oil. Only men can bring it. Only your fingernail can scratch your itch. Only a bribe enters the treasury from the clever money changer. A measure of bran is not worth its ear. Only he who enters it knows the desert. Only your own blood kills you, and only your money benefits you. And I swear an oath, after your mother, your wealth is your beloved. Your tears are not wiped away except by your own hands.