List Of The Chapters : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. V LIST OF THE CHAPTERS I. PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE GREEK PHILOSOPHERS. II. PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE PERSIAN SAGES. III. PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE INDIAN SAGES. IV. PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE HEBREW SAGES. V...
Preface : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. vii PREFACE. The present work contains the complete Syriac text of the seven hundred and twenty-seven "Laughable Stories"--which were collected by John Abu'l-Faraj, more commonly known as Gregory Bar-Hebrus...
The Eighth Chapter. Profitable Sayings : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 70 THE EIGHTH CHAPTER PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE ARAB ASCETICS AND OLD MEN. CCLXXI. One of the Arab ascetics happened to be present in the mosque with the governor of the country, and the governor said to him...
The Fifteenth Chapter. Laughable Stories : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 129 THE FIFTEENTH CHAPTER LAUGHABLE STORIES OF ACTORS AND COMEDIANS. CCCCLXXXVII. To a certain comedian it was said, "When a cock riseth up in the early morning hours, why doth he hold one foot in the air?" He...
The Seventeenth Chapter. Stories Of Lunatics : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 156 THE SEVENTEENTH CHAPTER STORIES OF LUNATICS AND OF MEN POSSESSED OF DEVILS. DCXXI. They say that a certain demoniac saw a fay nobleman and he said to him, "O thou who art as fat as a pig, if the devil...
The Sixth Chapter. Profitable Sayings : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 56 THE SIXTH CHAPTER. PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF MUHAMMEDAN KINGS AND OF THEIR SAGES. CCXII. A certain king was asked by one of his nobles, "Who was the founder of thy race?" And he replied, "Ill luck brought it...
Next. Introduction : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. xii p. xiii INTRODUCTION John 1 Abu'l-Faraj or Abu'l-Faraj Gregory, the author of the "Book of Laughable Stories" printed in the present volume, was the son of Aaron, a Jewish physician,Early life...
The Twentieth Chapter. Physiognomical Characteristics : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 177 THE TWENTIETH CHAPTER PHYSIOGNOMICAL CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED BY THE SAGES. DCLXXVIII. Soft hair indicateth timidity, and harsh hair is a sign of bravery. For behold, the camel, and the hare, and the lamb...
The Fourth Chapter. Profitable Sayings : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 31 PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE HEBREW SAGES. CXXVI. A certain Hebrew sage said, "Chastity and wantonness exist not only in act, but also in word." CXXVII. Unto another rich Hebrew sage it was said, "Why dost...
The Nineteenth Chapter. Stories Of Wonderful : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 170 THE NINETEENTH CHAPTER STORIES OF WONDERFUL EVENTS AND OCCURRENCES. DCLXVII. They say that the mind of a certain sage was so wonderfully acute that he acquired the knowledge of the four sciences...
Untitled : * Bar-Hebraeus was a 13th century bishop of the Syriac Orthodox Church. Born in 1226 in what is now Turkey, Bar-Hebraeus was renowned as a scholar and theologian. He died in 1286 in Persia. Writing mostly in Syriac and Arabic, Bar Hebraeus wrote on philosophy, poetry, language, history...
The First Chapter. Profitable Sayings : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 1 p. 2 p. 3 p. 4 p. 5 p. 6 p. 7 THE FIRST CHAPTER PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE GREEK PHILOSOPHERS. I. A certain disciple of Socrates said unto him, "How is it that I see in thee no sign of sorrow?" Socrates...
The Sixteenth Chapter. Stories Of Clowns : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 140 THE SIXTEENTH CHAPTER STORIES OF CLOWNS AND SIMPLETONS. DXXXIII. It is said that a silly fellow heard that a certain man was dead, and that when he saw his brother, he asked him, "Is it thou that art dead...
The Seventh Chapter. Profitable Stories : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 66 THE SEVENTH CHAPTER: PROFITABLE STORIES OF TEACHERS AND LEARNED MEN. CCLII. A certain teacher used to say, "A very large portion of learning hath escaped me, I mean that portion which I was ashamed to learn...
The Thirteenth Chapter. Stories Of Misers : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 111 THE THIRTEENTH CHAPTER STORIES OF MISERS. CCCCXXIX. A poet said unto a certain avaricious man, "Why dost thou never bid me to a feast with thee?" He replied to him, "Because thou eatest very heartily...
Additional Verses : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 187 ADDITIONAL VERSES [The following verses are not found in the India Office Ms.] EXHORTATION TO A LIFE OF EXCELLENCE. As a mourner weeping thou didst enter the world on the day of thy birth, Though thou...
The Fifth Chapter. Profitable Sayings : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 38 THE FIFTH CHAPTER PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE CHRISTIAN RECLUSES. CLXXIV. One of the Fathers said, "Young men in the beginning of their career take unto themselves labours for the sake of vain glory, but...
Title Page : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], THE LAUGHABLE STORIES COLLECTED BY MR GREGORY JOHN BAR-HEBRUS MAPHRIAN OF THE EAST FROM A.D. 1264 TO 1286 THE SYRIAC TEXT EDITED WITH AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION BY E. A. WALLIS BUDGE, LITT. D. (CANTAB), F.A. KEEPER...
The Eighteenth Chapter. Stories Of Thieves : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 165 THE EIGHTEENTH CHAPTER STORIES OF THIEVES AND OF ROBBERS. DCLIII. When a certain man's money had been stolen the people said to him, "Grieve not, for in the day of judgment the wages of him who took it...
The Eleventh Chapter. Stories Of Those Whose : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 95 THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER STORIES OF THOSE WHOSE DREAMS AND DIVINATIONS HAVE COME TRUE. CCCLXXXVI. A certain king saw in his dream that another king who was his enemy had thrown him upon the ground, and he went...
The Fourteenth Chapter. Stories Of Men Who : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 122 THE FOURTEENTH CHAPTER STORIES OF MEN WHO FOLLOWED DESPISED HANDICRAFTS. CCCCLXIX. A certain man came to a barber and said to him, "Shave my head for me and take heed that thou handle the razor skilfully...
The Tenth Chapter. Choice Stories : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 90 THE TENTH CHAPTER CHOICE STORIES OF THE SPEECH OF IRRATIONAL BEASTS. CCCLXIX. A fox was making sport of a lioness and mocking her because she only gave birth to one whelp a year. "Very true", replied...
The Second Chapter. Profitable Sayings : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 18 THE SECOND CHAPTER PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE PERSIAN SAGES. LXVIII. Cyrus wrote to Hormizd the sage, saying, "If kings only knew their need of wise men, [and wise men knew] their need of kings, kings would...
Introduction : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. III INTRODUCTION Through Thy blessed Name, O Lord of the Universe, blessings are rained down upon us; and through Thy gracious direction and guidance [our] paths are made straight; and through Thee our ways...
The Twelfth Chapter. Stories About Wealthy : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 105 THE TWELFTH CHAPTER STORIES ABOUT WEALTHY AND LIBERAL AND GENEROUS MEN. CCCCXIII. A certain poet rebuked a certain king in the following words, saying, "I made a mistake in praising him having drunk wine...
The Ninth Chapter. Profitable Sayings : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 80 THE NINTH CHAPTER PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF PHYSICIANS AND LEGENDS ATTRIBUTED TO THEM. CCCXXV. It is said that Ardashr, the king of the Persians, never permitted a physician to prescribe for him until he had...
The Third Chapter. Profitable Sayings : * "The Laughable Stories of Bar-Hebraeus", by Bar-Hebraeus, tr. E.A.W. Budge, [1897], p. 28 PROFITABLE SAYINGS OF THE INDIAN SAGES. CVIII. It is said that when any man belonging to the Indians is dying, his friends arm themselves and go to his door, and say unto [the door-keeper], "Shew us who...
