Thomas Moore Quotations

I was the leader. I was also the follower.

The light, that lies In woman's eyes, Has been my heart's undoing.

Though an angel should write, still 'tis devils must print.

My only books were woman's looks, and folly's all they've taught me.

While mantling on the maiden's cheek Young roses kindled into thought.

Like ships that have gone down at sea, when heaven was all tranquillity.

Disguise our bondage as we will, 'Tis woman, woman, rules us still.

Ask a woman's advice, and whatever she advises, Do the very reverse and you're sure to be wise.

Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Bastard Freedom waves Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves.