Sumerian Proverbs

Hi,

One of my random interests is Sumerian, and so a year ago I read all of the Sumerian wisdom literature and proverbs.[1] There is a lot, but only relatively speaking, like 30 or so tablets in total.

At the time I was struck by how truly timeless some were, though others are more obscure (“The duck was not eaten in time”). Still, it is shocking to see five thousand year old proverbs that speak directly to universal experiences:

• May you find the response to an insult hurled at you in a dispute.