On my way to The Hague to demonstrate against the budget cuts threatening Dutch academia. Trying my best to stay positive, but as an ECR on a temporary contract, these cynical 850-year old verses sometimes resonate more with me. (Translation in reply.)
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If you're wise but poor, you'll have gold nor reputation.
But if Fortune enriches you with her wealth,
Influence will be dispersed over your lips.
- Walter of Châtillon (ca. 1130-1180)