35. One cannot compare him who sees an empty basket and is hungry to him who sees a full basket and is sated (Gen. R. ch. lxv. § 13; D. 414). Although neither eats anything, yet the sensations of the two will be different. 36. None is poorer than the dog and none richer than the pig (Shab. 155b; D. 439). The latter eats anything and is easily contented. 37. Let one use a precious goblet for one day and on the morrow let it be broken (Ber 28a; D. 462). To be wealthy a short time is better than never. p. 40 38. If thy sieve be stopped up, knock on it (Gen. R. ch. lxxxi. § 2; D. 482). In prosperity one tends to become forgetful of promises and duties, and it requires strenuous means to bring them to one's mind. Cf. no. 136 below.
Source: Internet Sacred Text Archive, file jud/ajp/ajp05.htm.
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