An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

[I would not, if I could, be wise,]

Henry, James. "[I would not, if I could, be wise,]." New-York Saturday Press, August 14, 1860, 4.
Type
newspaper
Genre
poetry
Abstract

The speaker would rather have a rich love life with one person than be wealthy or powerful.