As the noon sky; more like to goddesses
Than mortal creatures; graceful and discreet;
... Persuasive ...
Such objects have the power to soften and tame
Severest temper.

_Paradise Regained, Book 2._


Ladies, whose bright eyes
Rain influence.

_L'Allegro._


Love, sweetness, goodness, in her person shined.

_Sonnet._


O fairest of Creation, last and best
Of all God's works, creature in whom excell'd
Whatever can to sight or thought be form'd,
Holy, divine, good, amiable, or sweet!

_Paradise Lost, Book 9._


Curiosity, inquisitive, importune
Of secrets, then with like infirmity