Unpleasant truths must be withheld from the great.
The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Adaptability. · Policy in dealing with the great. · view the constellation · filed as J815
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Filed under Policy in dealing with the great.
3 finer motifs beneath it
Liar rewarded by the apes. King of apes asks visitors how they like his children (courtiers). Truthful visitor tells that they are very ugly, and is punished. Liar praises their beauty and receives rewardBrother who conforms to naked people's customs honored. Two brothers go to the land of Naked People. One of the brothers wears clothes and is punishedMuddy bath prepared for blemished king
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Wisdom of concessions to powerFlattery of the greatTact in reproving the greatA soft answer turneth away wrathCare in advising a kingKeeping on good terms with hostile godsMan plays fool to protect himself in dealing with kingMan recounts unpleasant happening to king when in good humor and draws laugh; rest draw punishmentDealing with the great – miscellaneous