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Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poems and Songs.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

441 . Complimentary Epigram to Mrs. Riddell

“PRAISE Woman still,” his lordship roars,

“Deserv’d or not, no matter?”

But thee, whom all my soul adores,

Ev’n Flattery cannot flatter:

Maria, all my thought and dream,

Inspires my vocal shell;

The more I praise my lovely theme,

The more the truth I tell.