That a minute ago were men !)
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ed, from main-mast to bitts ! Red, on bulwark and wale —Red, by combing and hatch — Red, o'er netting and rail ! And ever, with steady con,The ship forged slowly by — And ever the crew fought on,
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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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