Don't quibble with the king over pears, let him eat the ripe ones and give you the green ones

Don't quibble with the king over pears, let him eat the ripe ones and give you the green ones

In the context of Portuguese author José Saramago, the phrase "Don't quibble with the king over pears, let him eat the ripe ones and give you the green ones" can be interpreted as a metaphor for power dynamics and the unequal distribution of resources in society. Saramago was known for his critical and satirical exploration of political and social issues, often using allegorical language to convey his message.