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ithal, there is one whom I fear;I fear to see grief upon that face.Perchance, Friend, he is not your god;If so, spit upon him.By it you will do no profanity.But I--Ah, sooner would I dieThan see tears in those eyes of my soul.
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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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