Man's proper truth is his sincerity

Displayed in its highest degree --

Without it he cannot move others.

If he only forces himself to wail,

However sadly he may do so,

It is not real sorrow;

If he forces himself to be angry,

However he may seem to be severe,

He excites no awe;

If he forces himself to show affection,

However he may smile, he awakens

No harmonious reciprocation.

It surely happens to be that true grief,

Without a sound, is yet sorrowful;

True anger, without any demonstration,

Yet awakens awe; true affection,

Without a smile, yet produces

A harmonious reciprocation.

Given this truth within, it exercises

A spiritual efficacy without;

And this is why we count it so valuable.