What gloomy student of old Greece, As on her charms his gaze reposes, Would choose the lilies of Lucrece, Or virtue's garland colourless, In place of passion's roses? (François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis)

What gloomy student of old Greece, As on her charms his gaze reposes, Would choose the lilies of Lucrece, Or virtue's garland colourless, In place of passion's roses?

François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis

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