At present love is little more than name:
In matrimony, gold's the only aim.
At present love is little more than name:
In matrimony, gold's the only aim.
For such before in love was never seen;
'Tis excellent, and worthy Beauty's queen.
To serve the lover was his constant aim.
Delays are dangerous, in love or war,
And Nicaise is a proof they fortune mar.
The god of love and wisdom ne'er agree.
I can't believe your love is true;
"I'll never own you really kind
"Unless some certain means you find
"For us to meet without your mother.
Affection's pow'r none better know than you,--
How few to love were ever half so true!
O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.
Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.
Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.
When such sensations once were in the breast,
Love there we may believe would hardly rest.
Each looker-on conceives, LOVE needs not greet
Such humble wights, as he would prelates treat.
© 2020 Inspirational Stories
© 2020 Inspirational Stories