The constellation
J266 Choice between short and dangerous or long and sure way. (Cf. J21.5.3.)
A constellation is one motif’s neighborhood in the record — the story-shapes filed around it, the tale types that carry it, and the texts where it is witnessed, every line a receipted link. Click a motif to travel. Click a text to read it. The entry · wander
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The same sky, in words
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- Loudest mourners not greatest sorrowers · J261 entry
- Noisy things often empty · J262 entry
- Among many vain words may be found some of wisdom · J263 entry
- Apparent beauty may be of the least importance. Ruler admires jewels's beauty but neglects to inquire about their marvelous virtues · J264 entry
- Choice between flattering lies and unflattering truths · J267 entry