To soothe That agony of heart which they alone Who best have lovd, who best have been beloved Can feel or pity. Rev. W. Mason.The English Garden, Book I.
How many are not lovd who think they are! Yet all are willing to believe the fair: And, though tis Beautys known and obvious cheat, Yet mans self-love still favours the deceit. Dryden.The Conquest of Granada, Part II., Act II. Scene 1.