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By examining the opening of one such tale, “The Poor Man and the Rich Man,” the speaker illustrates a stark contrast between genuine humility and selfishness. The story begins with the divine appearing in human form, seeking shelter. The rich man’s superficial generosity is shown to be empty—he declines to help the divine due to greed and pride, displaying a lack of moral integrity. Conversely, the humble poor man welcomes the divine without expecting recompense, embodying gratitude and virtue.