Versos English John Hamilton Moore Suspicion

English poem

Suspicion

by (1738–1807)

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Would he were fatter—but I fear him not. Yes, if my name were liable to fear, I do not know the man I should avoid, So soon as that spare Cassius. He reads much— He is a great observer—and he looks Quite through the deeds of men. He loves no plays: he hears no music. Seldom he smiles; and smiles in such a sort, As if he mock'd himself, and scorn'd his spirit, That could be moved to smile at any thing. Such men as he be never at heart's ease, Whilst they behold a greater than themselves— And, therefore, are they very dangerous.