Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever

Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever

The quote "Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever" is a line from the poem "The Last Buccaneer" by Charles Kingsley. This quote encapsulates the essence of Kingsley's moral philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of goodness and virtue over cleverness and cunning.

Charles Kingsley was a 19th-century English clergyman, novelist, and social reformer who was deeply concerned with issues of social justice, poverty, and the welfare of the working class. His writings often reflected his Christian beliefs and his commitment to promoting moral values in society.