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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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noun

One who, or that which, accelerates.

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Wantest thou gold? go to my treasury.

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Christopher Marlowe·1564–1593·English Renaissance theatre
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ouldst thou be loved and feared? receive my seals; Save or condemn, and in our name command Whatso thy mind affects, or fancy likes. Gav, It shall suffice me to enjoy your love, 170 Which whiles I have, I think myself as greatAs Caesar riding in the Eoman street.With captive kings at his triumphant car.
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