These 5,000-Year-Old Proverbs Carved Into Clay Still Ring True Today

We Have A Lot To Learn

These proverbs are 5,000 years old: literally older than the pyramids. Paper wasn't invented yet, so people carved their words into clay—but tell me you don't think these still apply today.

"A smart man does not transgress against his mother."

Don't think I need to explain this one.

Sumer civilization

Michel wal, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

"Putting unwashed hands to one's mouth is disgusting."

Wash your hands!

Sumer civilization

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

"He who possesses many things is constantly on guard."

Mo money, mo problems.

Sumerians

Jacktandy000, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

"Ignoramuses are numerous in the palace."

You mean those CLOWNS in WASHINGTON?!

Sumer civilization

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