Woman also thus 'in herself complete,' by possessing all these frivolous accomplishments, so changes the nature of things

------------ 'That what she wills to do or say
'Seems wisest, virtuousest, discreetest, best;
'All higher knowledge in her presence falls
'Degraded. Wisdom in discourse with her
'Loses discountenanc'd, and, like Folly, shows;
'Authority and Reason on her wait.'

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