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It is well for the heart to be naive and the mind not to be.
It is well for the heart to be naive and the mind not to be.
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!
Every life is march from innocence, through temptation, to virtue or vice.
Every life is march from innocence, through temptation, to virtue or vice.
A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.
A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
Innocence is like polished armor; it adorns and defends.
Innocence is like polished armor; it adorns and defends.
All things truly wicked start from innocence.
All things truly wicked start from innocence.
Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.
Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.
The few wonders of the world only exist while there are those with the sight to see them.
The few wonders of the world only exist while there are those with the sight to see them.
