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The selfish smiling fool, and the sullen frowning fool, shall be both thought wise, that they may be a rod.


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WILLIAM BLAKE Enthusiastic Admiration is the first Principle of Knowledge and its last.
WILLIAM BLAKE For he hears the lambs innocent call.And he hears the ewes tender reply.He is watchful while they ar...
WILLIAM BLAKE Every tear from every eye / Becomes a babe in Eternity.
WILLIAM BLAKE Seek Love in the pity of others' woe,In the gentle relief of another's care,In the darkness of night...
WILLIAM BLAKE Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow, too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind...
WILLIAM BLAKE