Word: smile
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Smile, in the sunshine, on thy broad expanse...
Seek to win a fair one's smile...
...that the "tough" H. H. might not relish the remark, yet in the future he would probably think twice before making an exhibition of himself again. Nine tenths of Holworthy's hearers, doubtless, are quick enough to think privately that he is talking like an ass; but openly they smile approval, and this often from good-nature, and in the unconsciousness of any insincerity, - nay, more, with the inward satisfaction of having displayed great worldly tact. Undoubtedly worldly tact smooths intercourse, and should therefore, in regard to the foibles of men, be generously used. But if principle is at stake...
...such sweets pots, -spots sweet through Nature's smile...
...That smile, but not for me, have ever sped...