He who does not pay
cannot become rich, chop chop --
he loses his head.
Ach, wie niet betaalt,	Wer nicht zahlt, kann nicht
kan niet rijk worden, hak hak --	reich werden, hau hau, und er --
verliest hij zijn hoofd.	verliert seinen Kopf.

Poem S3148
Amsterdam, 2026-05-10
Oranges and Lemons - 1744
Song ("The Bells of St. Clement's") accompanying the game, in which two children form a gate and try to clamp the head of the child walking underneath between their arms
Collection: Human excess
Keywords: Poverty: practice, Capitalism 
Tribute to: Anon. [England]