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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[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.]Possession of gold turns humble servant into arrogant onePoor man returns to the emperor all save enough for comfort: wealth would take happiness from his simple life

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