Joseph Addison on Poetry about love
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“When love once pleads admission to our hearts, (In spite of all the virtue we can boast), The woman that deliberates is lost.”
“When love's well-timed 'tis not a fault to love; The strong, the brave, the virtuous, and the wise, Sink in the soft captivity together.”
“Mysterious love, uncertain treasure, Hast thou more of pain or pleasure! Endless torments dwell about thee: Yet who would live, and live without thee!”