An Assorted Collection of Eighteenth-Century Poetry
True Beauty.
18th Century Various EnglishTRUE BEAUTY.
BY DR. FORDYCE.
THE diamond's and the ruby's blaze Disputes the palm with Beauty's queen: Not Beauty's queen commands such praise, Devoid of virtue if she's seen.
But the soft tear in Pity's eye Outshines the diamond's brightest beams; But the sweet blush of Modesty More beauteous than the ruby seems.