Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can read more

Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can wield,
To save, subdue--at once her spear and shield.

Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.

Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.

Take time: much may be gained by patience.

Take time: much may be gained by patience.

One enemy is too much.

One enemy is too much.

When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.

When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

The House shewes the owner.

The House shewes the owner.

But few prize honour more than money.

But few prize honour more than money.