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or died he when his ebbing fame went less,But when fresh laurels courted him to live:He seemed but to prevent some new success,As if above what triumphs earth could give.
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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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