Then they gave me a loaf of bread and told me to walk through the forest and give some to anyone who asked. I did exactly what they told me, and the second beggar-woman was a fairy in disguise, but instead of saying that whenever I spoke, diamonds and roses would drop from my mouth, she said that since I was so kind, I would never have any problems with my teeth.”“ Really? Did it work?”“ Well, I haven’t had a toothache since I met her.”“ I’d much rather have good teeth than have diamonds and roses drop out of my mouth whenever I said something .Patricia C. Wrede
About This Quote
When a beggar woman told a poor man that if he was nice to her, she would give him diamonds and roses from her mouth every time he spoke, the man was skeptical. But when she showed him how kind she was, the man realized that giving his money to her made her happy and wanted to give to others as well. This teaches a very important lesson: people will only be happy when they pass on happiness. The best things in life are free, so spreading happiness around is the best way to keep people whole and healthy. Giving is the only way to make yourself feel better.
Source: Dealing With Dragons
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