Noble and ugly holy man embraces man who calls him ugly, saying he loves those who see him as he really is — Mythoi

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Noble and ugly holy man embraces man who calls him ugly, saying he loves those who see him as he really is.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Humility. · Humility of the great. · view the constellation · filed as J921

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Spanish Exempla Keller.

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Filed under Humility of the great.

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Wise man acknowledges his ignorance Wise man humble in death King has earthen vessels placed on table among the golden ones. He had formerly been a potter and prefers the vessels which he had made to the ones now molding him King shows humility by mingling with common people King of humble lineage cannot be flattered Abbot to avoid vainglory receives judge in rags Opposing wise men humble themselves and become friends Empress sews and shows she is not too noble to work

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