Wow. That truly is deep!
A story, not about chess
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It is indeed a poignant proverb. Because of its universal appeal, this story exists in many cultures with many names and many versions:
This too shall pass.
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yes. its perfect form is ''This too shall pass''.
Great proverb,pals from India
Indian King Akbar said to his minister Birbal:
''Tell me a sentence that if we read it in happy time we should become sad & if we read it in sad time we should become happy''
Birbal: ''This time will pass away''