The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer/Volume 5
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hit oghte thee to lyke;For hard langage and hard matereIs encombrous for to hereAt ones; wost thou not wel this?'Hous of Fame; 860
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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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