When others say that Aliu cared little for his mother because he did not bury her according to popular custom, he refers to this commonly voiced saying among his people: “Feed my mouth before you feed my feet. ”
Kui teised ütlevad, et Aliu ei armastanud oma ema, sest ta ei matnud teda üldlevinud kombe kohaselt, viitab ta oma rahva seas levinud kõnekäänule: „Enne kui toidad mu jalgu, toida mu suud. ”