I went to the Egyption exhibition at the Queensland Museum this week and this took my fancy.
Hail Far-strider who came forth from Heliopolis, I have done no falsehood.
Hail Fire-embracer who came forth from Kheraha, I have not robbed.
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There are ten days of rice in my bag
And, by the hearth, a bundle of firewood.
Who prattles of illusion or nirvana?
- Ryokan (1757-1831)