"Why is there a snake at the entrance of the pharmacy? In its place, the modern man could paint some cheerful little pigs, almost bursting with health.
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Why is there a blindfolded goddess over the judge's chair? The man of today could take the blindfold off the goddess's eyes: let her be like a saleswoman seeking to please the public.
Why is there a crucified corpse on the altar? The modern man could have replaced it with a street vendor offering his wares.
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Why is there a snake at the entrance of the pharmacy? In its place, the modern man could paint some cheerful little pigs, almost bursting with health.
Why is there a blindfolded goddess over the judge's chair? The man of today could take the blindfold off the goddess's eyes: let her be like a saleswoman seeking to please the public.
Why is there a crucified corpse on the altar? The modern man could have replaced it with a street vendor offering his wares.
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Mért van a gyógyszertár bejáratán kígyó? Helyébe-festhetne a mai ember néhány jókedvű kismalacot, amint majdnem megpukkadnak az egészségtől.
Mért van a bíráskodás széke fölött bekötött-szemű istenasszony? Leszedhetné a mai ember az istennő szeméről a kendőt: hadd legyen olyan, mint egy elárusítónő, aki a közönség kedvét keresi.
Mért van az oltáron keresztrefeszített holttest? Tehetne helyébe a mai ember egy zsibárust, amint portékát kínál.
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De ce există un șarpe la intrarea în farmacie? În locul lui, omul modern ar putea picta niște purceluși veseli, aproape explodând de sănătate.
De ce există o zeiță legată la ochi deasupra scaunului judecătorului? Omul de astăzi ar putea scoate legătura de pe ochii zeiței: să fie ca o vânzătoare care caută să mulțumească publicul.
De ce există un cadavru răstignit pe altar? Omul modern l-ar fi putut înlocui cu un vânzător ambulant care oferă produse.