Consolation by a trifle — Mythoi

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Consolation by a trifle.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Consolation in misfortune. · Consolation by a trifle. · view the constellation · filed as J860

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Consolation for misfortune found in food Comfort in the contemplation of impossible pleasure Consolation by thinking of some good aspect of a situation Consolation by thinking of the past Mutual and undeserved compliments: donkey to camel, "What a beauty you are"; latter answers, "What a sweet voice you have." Consolation by a trifle – miscellaneous

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