A man of prejudice, all sightless, eyeless, so!
A painted fish cares not for water, or for land.
Soap to a blackamoor is one, or tar, in hand.
Shouldst thou depict a portrait overwhelmed with grief,
Would grief or joy be felt, though shown in strong relief?525
The picture would look sorrowful;—no sorrow feel;
Or smiling happiness;—without gay laughter’s peal.
The joy or grief depicted by a pencil’s art,
Is naught but simulated;—knows nor thrill, nor smart.
Lugubrious countenances are for our behoof;