James Thomson: Why should we kill the best of passions, love? It aids the hero, bids ambition rise To nobler heights, inspires immortal

Why should we kill the best of passions, love? It aids the hero, bids ambition r — James Thomson

Why should we kill the best of passions, love? It aids the hero, bids ambition rise To nobler heights, inspires immortal deeds, Even softens brutes, and adds a grace to virtue.

James Thomson

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