Man of virtue has need;-into life with boldness he plunges,
Entering with fortune more sure into the hazardous strife;
But to woman one virtue suffices; it is ever shining
Lovingly forth to the heart; so let it shine to the eye!
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Comments2What a beautiful poem! Stirs deep thoughts about the differences between men and women. Guess it's true, gals do shine in a way guys can't. The way it speaks about love and virtue in women is truly lovely. Makes you respect and appreciate women a lot more! Just stuck in my mind how beautifully it's penned. Extraordinary!
Read this yrs ago, still resonates today. Beautiful!