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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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One who, or that which, accelerates.

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I. MEETING.

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Matthew Arnold·1822–1888
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gain I see my bliss at hand,The town, the lake, are here;My Marguerite smiles upon the strand,[12]Unaltered with the year. I know that graceful figure fair,That cheek of languid hue;I know that soft, enkerchiefed hair,And those sweet eyes of blue. Again I spring to make my choice;Again in tones of ireI hear a God’s tremendous voice,--“Be counselled, and retire.” Ye guiding Powers who join and part,What would ye have with me?Ah, warn some more ambitious heart,And let the peaceful be!
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