Beschrijving
“Think Thrice before you Speak.” A master (teacher) cautions a boy to think three times before he speaks. The boy obeys even when he sees that the master’s clothing (turban) is on fire [J2516.1, cf. J571.1].
Motief
J2516.1
J571.1
Commentaar
Early version (14th century) by John Bromyard, Summa predicantium (A XXVI,34). Popular as a proverbial phrase.
Combinaties
1562A, 1562B.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1562
Subgenre
mop

