Maybe you're thinking of the famous quote from the Saudi ruler in the 60s:
"My grandfather rode a Pony, my father rode a Pony, I drive a Mercedes, my son drives a Land Rover, his son will drive a Land Rover, but his son will ride a camel,"
Re:Why are Adults so busy?
by kwhitefoot on Thursday September 15, 2016 @08:03AM
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The English language version is:
Shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves in three generations.
Re:Why are Adults so busy?
by afghanPower on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @06:05PM
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My dad always used to tell us this. I am so happy you reminded me of this proverb ;)
An afghan (?) proverb I barely remember went something like this: "The king's father grew up in a tent; he worked hard, built his house, and led the people well. The king lived in a house but remembered the tent he was born in; he worked hard, built his palace, and led the people well. The king's children were born in a palace; they have never seen a tent. They are lazy and will not lead the people at all."