“Those who possess that treasure which no thief can take away, Which, though on suppliants freely spent, increaseth day by day, The source of inward happiness which shall outlast the earth-- To them e'en kings should yield the palm, and own their higher worth.” ShouldEarthHappinessSourceKingsHigherTreasureYieldThievesInwardPalms Author:Bhartrhari
“Marco Polo had seen the inhabitants of Zipangu place rose-colored pearls in the mouths of the dead. A sea-monster had been enamoured of the pearl that the diver brought to King Perozes, and had slain the thief, and mourned for seven moons over its loss.” LossSeaKingsMoonMouthsRoseSevenMonstersOver ItThievesPearlsJewelryMarcosPoloMarco Polo Book:Complete Writings of Oscar Wilde Source: Complete Writings of Oscar Wilde
“I am no king, and I am no lord, And I am no soldier at-arms," said he. "I'm none but a harper, and a very poor harper, That am come hither to wed with ye." "If you were a lord, you should be my lord, And the same if you were a thief," said she. "And if you are a harper, you shall be my harper, For it makes no matter to me, to me, For it makes no matter to me." "But what if it prove that I am no harper? That I lied for your love most monstrously?" "Why, then I'll teach you to play and sing, For I dearly love a good harp," said she.” IfsShouldSaidMatterPlayPoorLordTeachArmsKingsProveSoldierWhat IfThievesLiedHarpsHarper Book:The Last Unicorn Source: The Last Unicorn