The poor man who is wise carries his head high and sits among the great.
Do not praise a man because he is handsome and do not hold a man in contempt because of his appearance.
The bee is one of the smallest winged insects but she excels in the exquisite sweetness of her honey.
Do not be proud because of the clothes you wear; do not be proud when people honor you. Do you know what the Lord is preparing in a mysterious way?
Many tyrants have been overthrown and someone unknown has received the crown.
Many powerful men have been completely disgraced and famous men handed over into the power of others.
Sirach 11:1-6