No, make me mistress to the man I love; If there be yet another name more free More fond than mistress, make me that to thee!
Alexander PopeVice is a monster of so frightful mien As to be hated needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
Alexander PopeHow loved, how honored once, avails thee not, To whom related, or by whom begot A heap of dust alone remains of thee 'Tis all thou art, and all the proud shall be!
Alexander PopeGood sense, which only is the gift of Heaven, And though no science, fairly worth the seven.
Alexander Pope