He that has light within his own clear breast May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day: But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Benighted walks under the mid-day sun; Himself his own dungeon.

It is Chastity, my brother. She that has that is clad in complete steel.

Tower'd cities please us then, And the busy hum of men.

In argument with men a woman ever Goes by the worse, whatever be her cause.

Part of my soul I seek thee, and claim thee my other half

This having learnt, thou hast attained the sum Of wisdom; hope no higher, though all the stars Thou knew'st by name, and all th'ethereal powers, All secrets of the deep, all nature's works, Or works of God in heav'n, air, earth, or sea, And all the riches of this world enjoy'dst, And all the rule, one empire; onlyadd Deeds to thy knowledge answerable, add faith, Add virtue, patience, temperance, add love, By name to come called charity, the soul Of all the rest: then wilt thou not be loath To leave this Paradise, but shalt possess A paradise within thee, happier far.

Was I deceiv'd, or did a sable cloud Turn forth her silver lining on the night?