Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.

Seeming genial, venial fault.

Seeming genial, venial fault.

Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.

Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.

Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!

Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.

How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.

How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.

Here's metal more attractive.

Here's metal more attractive.

The eye will have his part.

The eye will have his part.