IN FLACCUM. XVIII.
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he false knave Flaccus once a bribe I gave;The more fool I to bribe so false a knave:But he gave back my bribe; the more fool he,That for my folly did not cozen me.
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— William Blake
Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?
Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:
Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?
Or Love in a golden bowl?
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