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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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XXXVI

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Stephen Crane·1871–1900·literary realism
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met a seer.He held in his handsThe book of wisdom."Sir," I addressed him,"Let me read.""Child--" he began."Sir," I said,"Think not that I am a child,"For already I know much"Of that which you hold."Aye, much." He smiled.Then he opened the bookAnd held it before me.--Strange that I should have grown so suddenly blind.
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