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The innocent and the beautiful Have no enemy but time
The innocent and the beautiful Have no enemy but time
Wonder is the basis of worship.
Wonder is the basis of worship.
Hence, bashful cunning,
And prompt me, plain and holy innocence!
Hence, bashful cunning,
And prompt me, plain and holy innocence!
A man is a very small thing, and the night is very large and full of wonders.
A man is a very small thing, and the night is very large and full of wonders.
Innocence is like polished armor; it adorns and defends.
Innocence is like polished armor; it adorns and defends.
Once you start asking questions, innocence is gone.
Once you start asking questions, innocence is gone.
Wonder rather than doubt is the root of knowledge
Wonder rather than doubt is the root of knowledge
O, white innocence,
That thou shouldst wear the mask of guilt to hide
Thine awful and serenest read more
O, white innocence,
That thou shouldst wear the mask of guilt to hide
Thine awful and serenest countenance
From those who know thee not!
A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.
A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.
