The constellation
J580 Wisdom of caution
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- Bravest know how to wait. Three men are pursued in battle. First throws himself on enemies; second waits a little; third does not fight until the enemy begins. Latter is bravest · J572.1 entry
- Wisdom of deliberation in fight · J572 entry
- Unpaid servant refuses to blame master: later rewarded · J571.8 entry
- Answer questions of a fool the next day · J571.7 entry
- Foolishness of noise-making when enemies overhear · J581 entry
- Wolf as dog's guest sings. He has drunk too much and sings in spite of the dog's warning. He is killed · J581.1 entry
- Paramour who insists on quarreling with mistress about escape caught by her husband. He finds the escape different from that which had been described to him · J581.2 entry
- Monk's enemies quarrel and thus save him. Robber who wants to steal monk's cow and devil who wants to steal his soul quarrel as to which shall begin first; they thus awaken him and the neighbors · J581.3 entry