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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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Stephen Crane·1871–1900·literary realism
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he livid lightnings flashed in the clouds;The leaden thunders crashed.A worshipper raised his arm."Hearken! Hearken! The voice of God!" "Not so," said a man."The voice of God whispers in the heart"So softly"That the soul pauses,"Making no noise,"And strives for these melodies,"Distant, sighing, like faintest breath,"And all the being is still to hear."
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