The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune.
       - Plutarch

Plutarch hit it on the head. What does a man have to bear up when he is in abundance? Bearing up your abundance never did anyone good, it would be one way of cultivating anger and misunderstanding. It is rather noticeable that inspirational stories are the ones that come from people's triumph over adversities. Wanting to be drop dead gorgeous is wistful thinking, that's normal. But when push comes to shove, the prayer to be strong and courageous is the one cried out more.

Perish the thought of the day when people would think good looks, money or intelligence is what defines a person.