Two brothers, one served the Sultan and the other earned his living by the strength of his arm.

Once, this wealthy one said to the poor one: Why do you not serve so that you may be freed from the hardship of working?

He said: Why do you not work so that you may be freed from the humiliation of service? For the wise have said: Eating one's own bread and sitting is better than binding a golden sword belt in service.

Kneading dough with lime-burned hands

Is better than standing with hands folded before a prince.

My precious life was spent on this

On what to eat in summer and what to wear in winter.

O greedy belly, be content with a loaf of bread

So that you do not have to bow your back in service.