Book XI, Epigram 33: In Nestorem

When thou hast neither Coat, nor Fire, nor Bed
That's eat with Wormes, nor Mat with Sedg patch'd up,
Nor Boy, nor Man, nor Maid, nor infant head,
Nor Lock with thee, nor Key, nor Dog, nor Cup.
Yet thou affectest to be call'd and seem
Poor, and to have a popular esteem.
Thou lyest: Thou soothst thy self with vanity,
(Nester) this is not want, but beggery.