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William Blake (1757 - 1827)
English engraver, illustrator, & poet [more author details]

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A truth that's told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent.: William Blake
Always be ready to speak your mind and a base man will avoid you.: William Blake
Energy is eternal delight.: William Blake
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He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence.: William Blake
I must create a system or be enslaved by another man's.: William Blake
I must create a system, or be enslaved by another man's.: William Blake
I myself do nothing. The Holy Spirit accomplishes all through me.: William Blake
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Innocence dwells with Wisdom, but never with Ignorance.: William Blake
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It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.: William Blake
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Love seeketh not itself to please, Nor for itself hath any care, But for another gives its ease, And builds a Heaven in Hell's despair.: William Blake
No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.: William Blake
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No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings.: William Blake
Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak enough to be controlled.: William Blake
To see a world in a Grain of Sand, And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour.: William Blake
When thou seest an eagle, thou seest a portion of genius; lift up thy head!: William Blake
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As I was walking among the fires of Hell, delighted with the enjoyments of Genius; which to Angels look like torment and insanity. I collected some of their Proverbs.: William Blake, "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell", 1790
Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained.: William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (c. 1790-1793)
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