μῦθοι Mythoi
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Dividing after God's fashion: little to poor, much to richPriest has no friends until he becomes bishop: then they flock to himWealth is relative: beggar with horse, wife, or dog considered rich by poorer beggarEvery man has his priceJester takes cow and tells king people have plenty of milk, for "he who is warm thinks everyone else is."Optimist becomes pessimist when his money is stolenMan so constantly enriched by God that he cannot give all his goods to the poorGreat possessions bring great risksKing in exile neglected, but courted when he regains thronePrice of object depends on where it is on sale

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