as a very proud people (cradle of civilization and all....) they do not like being indebted... Get over it, I say. Too much pride can be detrimental.
They're so proud they don't like to be indebted, they'd rather be oppressed? In addition to being proud they sound a bit schizoid.
he serves as a reminder of what you could not do for yourself....
An inability to accept reality is a big sign of mental illness, isn't it?
I am sure that you are aware that men go through the "Nile" stages of life...
From Juvenile
to Denial
to Senile...
I am not sure where they stand over there but I think ICN pharmaceuticals in going to clean up on the Zoloft, Vicadin, and Prozac sales...