He used to say: Everything is given with a guarantor, and a net is spread over all the living.  The shop is open; the Mer-chant extends credit; the ledger is open and the Hand writes; whoever wishes to borrow may come and borrow; the collectors make their rounds constantly, every day, and collect payment from the person, whether he realizes it or not; they have what to rely upon; the judgment is a truthful judgment; and everyone is readied for the banquet.