31
If you allow your soul to take pleasure in base desire, it will make you the laughingstock of your enemies.
32
Do not revel in great luxury, or you may become impoverished by its expense.
33
Do not become a beggar by feasting with borrowed money, when you have nothing in your purse.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities add [for you will be plotting against your own life]
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