Story LXVIII
wordly goods; both their possession and their want are griefs."
If thou wishest for power, covet nothing except contentment, which is sufficient happiness. If a rich man pours gold in thy lap, care no a moment for thanking him; because often I heard great men say: "The patience of a Dervish is better than the gift of a rich man.'[1]
- ↑ This is to be understood in a spiritual sense, to the effect that the poverty of a Dervish, which he bears patiently, is more salutary to him than riches, which tempt him to become worldly; this is also the reason why a Dervish is not to thank for gold poured into his lap.
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