Honour.

The outward show of virtue, and the name
Of honour, which the world doth prize so dear,
Are but a fleeting, unsubstantial flame,
A painted fire, that cannot truly cheer.

About Sara Teasdale

American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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