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he feeble folk at home had grown full-usedTo “dug-outs,” “snipers,” “Huns,” from the war-adeptIn the mornings heard, and at evetides perused;To day—dreamt men in millions, when they mused—To nightmare-men in millions when they slept.
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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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