1779 – 1852 • Irish • Poet
Bastard Freedom waves Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves.
A pretty wife is something for the fastidious vanity of a roue to retire upon.
What though youth gave love and roses, Age still leaves us friends and wine.
Ask a woman's advice, and whatever she advises, Do the very reverse and you're sure to be wise.
Like ships that have gone down at sea, when heaven was all tranquillity.
The heart that has truly loved never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close.
