[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.]

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[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.]

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Other aspects of wisdom. · Miscellaneous aspects of wisdom. · view the constellation · filed as J1085.1[b][1st ed.]

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general Pauli (ed. Bolte) No. 533.

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Filed under Money does not always bring happiness.

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The happy friar becomes unhappier as he receives ever more and more money. Gets rid of money and is happy as before Possession of gold turns humble servant into arrogant one King sees poor man far happier than himself Poor man returns to the emperor all save enough for comfort: wealth would take happiness from his simple life

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