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hat old unquestioned pirate of the land,Proud Rome, with dread the fate of Dunkirk heard;And, trembling, wished behind more Alps to stand,Although an Alexander were her guard.[25]
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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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