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There is an ancient proverb: "I shall suckle on the government teat, for I am a voracious harlot". Describe how this is relevant in today's society.
First of all, I shall define what a 'proverb' is. Proverbs are proverbs because they are short and concise; the purpose of a proverb is to convey meaning in as few words as possible. This proverb does not do that. It uses seventeen words when it could have used three or four: "I am an insatiable slut".
Even if we use the four-word form, it is still awkward. The word 'suckle' has no place in this proverb; it is an adjective with no noun to describe. This makes the proverb sound silly and immature.
The purpose of a proverb is to convey information in an easy-to-understand way. This one does not do that.
The proverb also contains the word 'government', which is confusing. Does it refer to the government as in politicians or dictators, or does it mean a constititution? No one knows.
Finally, the word 'harlot' is very difficult to define. It has many different meanings depending on who uses it and in what context.
In conclusion, this proverb is awkward and difficult to understand. This makes it unsuitable for any purpose other than being used as an example of how not to construct a good proverb.