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

Sa'Di, Persian Poet
People, Feet, Sight, Ugly
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"People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet."

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