Versos English Mathew Carey Dishonesty

English poem

Dishonesty

by (1760–1839)

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Dishonest minds, just like the jaundic'd sight, See honest deeds in a dishonest light: Thro' clouds of guilt, the innocent they view, And stain each virtue with some vicious hue. The just and good look with a different eye, By generous hearts they generous actions try: Govern'd by honor, honor they revere, And think each virtue, like their own, sincere.