Rich merchant is poorer in happiness than poor man

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Rich merchant is poorer in happiness than poor man.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Choices. · Gains and losses. · Choices: little gain, big loss. · view the constellation · filed as J347.4

Filed across the traditions

Spanish Exempla Keller.

Within the index

Filed under Wealth and glory sacrificed for freedom and virtue.

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Man refuses vast wealth because with it will come covetousness King lays aside crown since it brings too many cares Prince chooses exile and honor to foul life at his father's court Man refuses rich marriage with house filled with dangerous wild animals

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