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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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Supposing that I should have the courage

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Stephen Crane·1871–1900·literary realism
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upposing that I should have the courageTo let a red sword of virtuePlunge into my heart,Letting to the weeds of the groundMy sinful blood,What can you offer me?A gardened castle?A flowery kingdom? What? A hope?Then hence with your red sword of virtue.
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