EPITAPH FOR MR HOGARTH.
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he hand of him here torpid lies,That drew the essential form of grace;Here closed in death the attentive eyes,That saw the manners in the face. * * * * *
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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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