Ages ago, there was a King of great riches who had a vast collection of exotica. One night when he was in a pensive mood, he wondered whether there existed a thing which could not only make a sad person feel happy but also make a happy person humble. While the King had lots in his collection that could cheer up a depressed soul, there was none that would singularly satisfy both conditions.
The very next day, he put forth his thoughts in the royal court where an award was announced to the person who could produce such a thing.
A few days later the royal guards ushered in an old man who said that he had brought just the right thing. He took a gold ring out of his pocket and handed it to the King. The King and courtiers wondered whether the old man was wasting their time by presenting what looked to be ordinary looking piece of jewelry.
When the King held the ring up close he realised that what made the ring so special were the words inscribed onto it. The magical words were: "This too shall pass."
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