Francis Quarles: If thou seest anything in thyself which may make thee proud, look a little…
If thou seest anything in thyself which may make thee proud, look a little further and thou shalt find enough to humble thee; if thou be wise, view the peacock's feathers with his feet, and weigh thy best parts with thy imperfections.
In today’s wordsIf you see anything in yourself that might make you proud, look a little further and you'll find plenty to humble you. If you're wise, look at the peacock's feathers together with his feet, and weigh your best qualities against your flaws.
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