Classic Poem

Nature to bulls has given horns, and hoofs to steeds,
To lions a gaping chasm of teeth to prey on weaker breeds;
To birds to fly, to fish to swim in stream and sea,
Swiftness to hares, and strength to men to battle valiantly.
No more such gifts she had for woman. What did she do?
She gave her beauty, mightiest dower and best in lieu
Of all our spears and swords, that, yielding, 'fore her fall,
For lovely woman with her charms can conquer all.