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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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XVIII

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Stephen Crane·1871–1900·literary realism
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n Heaven,Some little blades of grassStood before God."What did you do?"Then all save one of the little bladesBegan eagerly to relateThe merits of their lives.This one stayed a small way behind,Ashamed.Presently, God said,"And what did you do?"The little blade answered, "Oh, my Lord,"Memory is bitter to me,"For, if I did good deeds,"I know not of them."Then God, in all His splendor,Arose from His throne."Oh, best little blade of grass!" He said.
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