20140117 “Lay an egg or purr on [or?] something and you’ll soon feel yourself again, I assure you.” Andersen, “The Ugly Duckling”

In the world we are Ugly Ducklings, but in heaven we shall be as swans.

“But in spite of his learning the mole had no liking for the sun or for the pretty flowers. He spoke ill of them, although he had never seen them.” Anderson, “Thumbelina”