They tell a story of a greedy beggar who had accumulated a considerable fortune.

One of the kings said to him: 'It is said that you have boundless wealth, and we have an important matter. If you help us with some of it, when it is resolved, your kindness will be repaid and thanks will be given.'

He said: 'O Lord of the Earth! It is not befitting the noble status of the king to stain his generous hand with the wealth of a beggar like me, which I have gathered penny by penny through begging.'

He said: 'It does not matter if I give it to an infidel, the corrupt things are for the corrupt.'

If the water of a Christian's well is not pure

What does it matter if you wash a dead Jew with it?

They said, 'Lime plaster is not pure'

We said, 'We use it to seal the cracks of the latrine.'

I heard that he disobeyed the king's command and began to argue and act impudently.

The king ordered that the content of his address be extracted from him through coercion and reprimand.

When a matter cannot be resolved with gentleness

It will inevitably lead to disrespect.

Whoever is not merciful to himself

It is likely that no one will be merciful to him.