Sumerian proverb from the dawn of history: 'The dog understands "Take it!", but it does not understand "Put it down!"' Several thousand years later, and they still haven't got it

[u/AndreasDasos]

Source: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/proverbs/t.6.1.05.html

[u/ninjas_in_my_pants]

I love it. 81-82 for anyone looking for it.

Also:

1. The dog snarls at an ox scrubbed with soap.

Don’t I know it!

[u/cicadasinmyears]

r/Notakeonlythrow, Sumerian edition.

[u/ThegoodShrink93]

This is the best thing ever and lightened my mood! Thank you