“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 25

He who knows but does not speak is a fool.

Sumerian proverb

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“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 24

Whatever the man in authority said, it was not pleasant.

Sumerian proverb

“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 23

The battle-club does not find out his name, it just finds his flesh.

Sumerian proverb

“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 22

A troubled mind makes you sick.

Sumerian proverb

“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 21

The wild bull is taboo for the plough.

Sumerian proverb

“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 20

A lame man spoke: “Oh feet of mine, walk!”

Sumerian proverb

“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 19

My fingernail that hurts is clutched in my embrace. My foot that hurts is in my sandal. But who will find my aching heart?

Sumerian proverb

“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 18

When present, it was considered a loincloth; when lost, it is considered fine clothing.

Sumerian proverb

“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 17

All the birds flew away. The mother alone stayed.

Sumerian proverb

“The Wolves of Eridu” Part I: Chapter 16

He who has silver, he who has lapis lazuli, he who has oxen and he who has sheep wait at the gate of the man who has barley.

Sumerian proverb