Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

wealth leading to insolence and admonition

wealth_leading_to_insolence_and_admonition

A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family, within the sub-family Wealth, Luxury, and Greed. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


islamic

  • The Koran (Al-Qur'an) CHAPTER XXVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXVIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 28371-28433 confidence: medium

    Karn, of the people of Moses, behaves insolently after being given treasure whose keys would load several strong men; his people tell him not to rejoice immoderately in riches.

    Karn is described as insolent after receiving immense treasure, and his people admonish him not to rejoice immoderately in riches.

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