μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Within the index

Filed under Zeal – temperate and intemperate.

1 finer motif beneath it
Monk discouraged by large amount of work to be done persuaded to undertake but a small amount each day. The small task will be done; the large one will merely discourage
Filed beside it
Intemperate zeal in truth-tellingIntemperate pugnacityIntemperance in workIntemperance in service. Emperor rebukes overzealous servant as being a nuisanceIntemperance in obedienceIntemperance in honestyIntemperance in sacrificingIntemperance in pursuitIntemperance in charity. A waste of time to make a bed for a dog who lies down wherever he happens to be tired. Likewise a waste of time to help unappreciative peopleMan resuscitates a lion which devours himIntemperance in worshipIntemperance in fasting

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