But economical he was
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With his melodious voice; I think the reason was because `His epithets were choice.= I said--"Old man, I fain would know `The cause of thy distress;
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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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