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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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noun

One who, or that which, accelerates.

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Against Fruition

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Sir Philip Sidney·1554–1586
tay here, fond Youth, and ask no more, be wise :Knowing too much long since lost Paradise.The virtuous Joys thou hast, thou would'st should stillLast in their Pride ; and would'st not take it illIf rudely from sweet Dreams (and for a Toy)Thou wert awakM? He wakes himself that doesenjoy. 15