The constellation
J1085 Money does not always bring happiness
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- Miscellaneous aspects of wisdom · J1060 entry
beneath it
- The happy friar becomes unhappier as he receives ever more and more money. Gets rid of money and is happy as before · J1085.1 entry
- [First Edition (Additions and Corrections): J1085.1[b]. Priest with crucifix and club. Orders church thieves to replace stolen goods. When crucifix does not bring obedience he forces them with club.] · J1085.1[b][1st ed.] entry
- Possession of gold turns humble servant into arrogant one · J1085.2 entry
- King sees poor man far happier than himself · J1085.3 entry
- Poor man returns to the emperor all save enough for comfort: wealth would take happiness from his simple life · J1085.4 entry