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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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One who, or that which, accelerates.

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Nor sell for gold what gold could never buy; —

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E.E. Cummings·1894–1962·surrealism
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he peaceful slumber, self-approving day, Unsullied fame, and conscience ever gay. —-Dr. Johnson. It matters very little what immediate spot mayhave been the birthplace of such a manas Washington. Nopeople can claim, no country can appropriate him. Theboon of Providence to the human race, his fame is eternity,and his dwelling-place creation. CH catd 2 — Wendelt-Phillips. Small habits well pursued betimes,May reach the dignity of crimes.—Hannah More.
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