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- Enigmatic counsels of a father. Taken literally bring trouble, but when properly interpreted are valuable. H588
- Enigmatic counsels of relatives (other than father). H596
- Enigmatic counsels of a brother. H596.1
- Enigmatic counsels of older brother. Gray younger brother asks well-preserved older brother for the secret of his good health. Answer: A measured mouth, a close purse, and a knot on the trouser's fly. H596.1.1
- Counsels proved wise by experience. J21
- Counsels proved wise by experience – miscellaneous. J21.52
- Departing animal gives man counsels. J135
- Good counsels bought. J163.4
- Proverbial wisdom: counsels. (Cf. B82.6.) J171
- The porter's revenge for the three wise counsels. A man offers a porter three wise counsels for carrying his goods. "When anyone tells you that hunger and satisfaction are the same, don't believe him." The second and third are similar and equally valueless. The porter throws down the load: "When anyone tells you that any part of this load is not broken, don't believe him." J1511.6
- The three teachings of the bird (fox). In return for release from captivity the bird (fox) gives the man three teachings. These usually mock the man for his foolishness in releasing what he has. (See for these counsels: J21.12, J21.13, J21.14.) K604
- Modest choice for parting gift – money or counsels. Counsels chosen. L222.1
- Angel counsels mortal. (Cf. V232, V238.) V246
- Fury personified as demon which enters man's heart and counsels evil. Z123.1