Author Ralph Waldo Emerson Though love repine, and reason chafe,There came a voice without reply,—‘'T is man's perdition to be safe,When for the truth he ought to die.’ Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments