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e, private, marked the faults of others' sway,And set as sea-marks for himself to shun;Not like rash monarchs, who their youth betrayBy acts their age too late would wish undone.
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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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