In every gesture dignity and love.

_Paradise Lost, Book 8._


When I approach
Her loveliness, so absolute she seems
And in herself complete, so well to know
Her own, that what she wills to do or say
Seems wisest, virtuest, discreetest, best.

_Paradise Lost, Book 8._


Nothing lovelier can be found
In woman than to study household good,
And good works in her husband to promote.

_Paradise Lost, Book 9._


For contemplation he and valour form'd;
For softness she and sweet attractive grace;
He for God only, she for God in him.

_Paradise Lost, Book 4._


Among daughters of men ...
Many are in each region passing fair