Quote  Category: Unsorted “Can't I another's face commend, And to her virtues be a friend, But instantly your forehead lowers, As if her merit lessen'd yours?” - Edward Moore (1712-1757) The Farmer, the Spaniel, and the Cat. Fable ix - English playwright. Email this quote to a friend! If there is an error in this quote please let us know. Famous Quotes © ® All rights reserved.