A great King summoned his wise men. He ordered them, "Create for me a saying that will stabilise my inner state. When I am unhappy it will bring me joy, and when I am happy it will remind me of sadness. It cannot be too long, as I want to keep it with me always." The wise men consulted and contemplated deeply the King's command. Finally, they returned to the King bearing a small box. In it was a ring, and inside the ring was inscribed the following words: "this too shall pass" - Attar.