Fable About Greed
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'A long-bow story'
Greed can lead to one's own undoing, and cleverness can outsmart even the most cunning.
(Kevätsatu)
Kindness and respect towards all living things, even the seemingly insignificant, will be rewarded, ...
14\. This Is Very Kind of You
True love and self-sacrifice can transform even the most callous heart.
A BODY-SNATCHING EXPEDITION
Greed and disrespect for other cultures can lead to absurd failures and international incidents.
A Hasty Settlement
The legal system can be exploited by those who prioritize personal gain over true justice.
A LETTER TO FRANK
Observing the world around us can reveal both cleverness and naughtiness in creatures.
A LOST WAND
True happiness and power come from selflessness and contentment, while selfish desires can lead to l...
A MISER’S HIRED MAN
Even a miser can be outsmarted, and cleverness can sometimes yield unexpected rewards.
A Piece of Good Luck
It is better to have a little bit of good luck to help one in what one undertakes than to have a che...
A Protagonist of Silver
Those who claim to act for the public good often do so out of pure self-interest.
A SAD THANKSGIVING PARTY
Greed and dishonesty lead to negative consequences, not only for oneself but also for those who trus...
A VERSE WITH A MORAL BUT NO NAME
True happiness is not found in material wealth but in contentment with what one has, and one should ...
A VERY DIFFERENT SORT OF ALADDIN
Greed and ingratitude lead to ruin, and ill-gotten gains are never truly secure.
A csodaforrás
True love and devotion are rewarded, while greed and selfishness receive no benefit.
A hű szolga
True loyalty and self-sacrifice are rewarded, while malice and selfishness lead to ruin.
A lantos házassága
Material desires can destroy true love and happiness, leaving only sorrow and regret.
A levágott nyelvű veréb
Kindness is rewarded, while cruelty and greed lead to ruin.
A majom és a rák
Greed and deceit will ultimately lead to one's downfall, and those who are wronged will find allies ...
A tale of the Tontlawald
Greed can destroy happiness, and true happiness often lies in accepting one's destiny and finding lo...
A tréfacsináló Dzsuha
Greed and foolishness can lead to one's own downfall, while cleverness can overcome adversity.
A virágfakasztó öreg
Greed and envy lead to ruin, while kindness and generosity are rewarded.
A vén halász meg a felesége
Unchecked greed and insatiable desires lead to the loss of all one has, returning them to their orig...
AFRICAN FABLES
Beware of those whose nature is to harm you, and do not let haste or greed override good judgment.
AHDIN LAHJA
Unchecked greed leads to loss, and true happiness lies in contentment with what one has.
ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES
Greed can lead to ruin, while cleverness and loyalty can bring prosperity and safety.
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Cleverness and caution can overcome great danger, and loyalty should be rewarded.
ALI KHWAJAH AND THE MERCHANT OF BAGHDAD
Honesty and integrity will ultimately prevail, and justice will be served, often in unexpected ways.
AN OLD DROLL ABOUT A POOR TINNER’S FEAST
Be wary of those who take advantage of your generosity, especially when fulfilling social obligation...
ANANZI AND BABOON
Greed and deceit often lead to unexpected and uncomfortable consequences.
ANANZI AND THE LION
Cunning and trickery, though effective in the short term, often lead to further complications and th...
ANANZI AND THE LION
Cleverness and trickery can overcome brute strength, but deceit often leads to further trouble.
ARMELIAS ON RIKAS
True richness comes not from material wealth, but from a generous heart and compassion towards all c...
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Abi Fressah's Feast[ToC](#toc)
Excessive greed and imposition on others will eventually lead to deserved punishment and suffering.
Aladdin en de Wonderlamp
Greed and wickedness lead to ruin, while virtue and resourcefulness can elevate one to greatness.
Alaeddin
Unearned power can lead to ruin, and true happiness comes from wisdom and virtue, not just wealth.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves—p.219
Greed can lead to ruin, while cleverness and loyalty can bring prosperity and safety.
Ali Baba ja neljäkymmentä rosvoa
Greed and envy lead to ruin, while resourcefulness and loyalty can bring great rewards.
Appendix II
Disrespecting powerful, unseen forces, especially after benefiting from them, can lead to ruin.
Around! Around! in Fairy Rings
Kindness and honesty are rewarded, while idleness and greed are punished. Disobedience can lead to m...
Asal Mula Kota Cianjur
Generosity and gratitude to God are important virtues.
Asal Mula Tanjung Menangis
Ketamakan membawa penderitaan.
BABES IN THE WOOD
Cruelty and greed often lead to tragic consequences, but innocence is sometimes protected by unexpec...
BARBER HÍM AND THE TIGERS
Cunning and a bold front can overcome even the most formidable adversaries, but excessive greed or f...
BATTLE OF THE MONKEY AND THE CRAB
Greed and treachery will eventually lead to severe consequences, often through the cunning of the wr...
BIG PETER AND LITTLE PETER
Cleverness and quick wit can overcome disadvantages, while greed and foolishness often lead to ruin.
BILLY BEG, TOM BEG, AND THE FAIRIES
Good fortune comes to the humble and kind, while greed and presumption lead to misfortune.
BONDEN OCH GULDKLUMPEN
Greed can blind people to the truth and lead them to be easily outsmarted.
BOOTS AND HIS BROTHERS
Cleverness and quick thinking can overcome brute force and foolishness, often leading to prosperity ...
BUSHY BRIDE
Kindness and good nature are ultimately rewarded, while cruelty and selfishness lead to misfortune a...
BUTTERCUP
Cleverness and quick thinking can overcome even the most dangerous adversaries.
Battle of the Monkey and the Crab
Greed and treachery will eventually lead to your downfall, often at the hands of those you wronged.
Bawang Putih dan Bawang Merah
Kebaikan akan dibalas kebaikan, keserakahan akan dibalas kesengsaraan.
Bearskin
True worth and love are found in character and kindness, not in outward appearance or material wealt...
Beer and Bread
True blessings come from faith and humility, not from greed or attempting to replicate miracles thro...
Boncnövendék mérget evett
Cleverness can outwit greed and authority.
Bridesman Sun
Kindness shown to the vulnerable will be repaid, and true love and loyalty will triumph over malice ...
Bruin and Reynard Partners
Be wary of those who propose unfair agreements, and learn from your mistakes.
Bushy bride
Kindness and virtue are rewarded, while malice and selfishness lead to ruin.
Bögöly három felesége
Be cautious of what you wish for, especially when dealing with magical beings, and learn from your p...
CHING CHONG CHINAMAN
Kindness and perseverance are rewarded, while greed and cruelty lead to ruin.
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