People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.

A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity ’til he has tasted adversity.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.