What is man's love? His vows ...

What is man's love? His vows are broke even while his parting kiss is warm.
 Fitz-Greene Halleck

Quotes from the same author

Come to the bridal-chamber, Death! Come to the mother's, when she feels, For the first time, her first-born's breath! Come when the blessed seals That close the pestilence are broke, And crowded cities wail its stroke!
 Fitz-Greene Halleck