Art, however innocent, looks like deceiving.

Law that shocks equity is reason's murderer.

Servile doubt argues an impotence of mind, that says we fear because we dare not meet misfortunes.

Hide not thy tears; weep boldly, and be proud to give the flowing virtue manly way; it is nature's mark to know an honest heart by.

Art, however innocent, looks like deceiving.

Oh, treacherous night thou lendest thy ready veil to every treason, and teeming mischief's beneath thy shade.

Reason gains all people by compelling none.