Unpleasant truths must be withheld from the great — Mythoi

Motif

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

Within the index

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 reward Brother 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 punished Muddy bath prepared for blemished king

Filed beside it

Wisdom of concessions to power Flattery of the great Tact in reproving the great A soft answer turneth away wrath Care in advising a king Keeping on good terms with hostile gods Man plays fool to protect himself in dealing with king Man recounts unpleasant happening to king when in good humor and draws laugh; rest draw punishment Dealing with the great – miscellaneous

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