Quote by The Instruction of Amenemhet
Ere to sleepThou liest down, prepare to guard thy life--A man is friendless in the hour of trial. . . .I to the needy gave, the orphan nourished,Esteemed alike the lowly and the great;But he who ate my bread made insurrection,And those my hands raised up, occasion seizedRebellion to create. . . . They went aboutAll uniformed in garments that I gaveAnd deemed me but a shadow. . . . Those who sharedMy perfumes for anointment, rose betimesAnd broke into my harem.
Summary
This quote highlights the vulnerability of a man during times of trouble. It suggests that even those individuals who have shown kindness and generosity to others may find themselves without support when facing their own challenges. The speaker reflects on how they had provided for the needy and cared for the orphaned, only to be betrayed by those they had helped. This betrayal is symbolized by rebels who were once beneficiaries of the speaker's goodwill, but who ultimately turned against them. The quote emphasizes the fragility of relationships, and the often unpredictable nature of human behavior.
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