The covetous map explores the whole world in pursuit of a subsistence, and fate is close at his heels.
The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.
A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.