"She who only finds her self-esteem In others' admiration, begs an alms; Depends on others for her daily food, And is the very servant of her slaves; Tho' oftentimes, in a fantastic hour, O'er men she may a childish pow'r exert, Which not ennobles but degrades her state."

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Source : Joanna Baillie (1853). “The dramatic and poetical works of Joanna Baillie”, p.27

Joanna Baillie

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