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William Blake Quotes
English engraver, illustrator, & poet
| “ | Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained.
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (c. 1790-1793) | ” |
| “ | As I was walking among the fires of Hell,
delighted with the enjoyments of Genius;
which to Angels look like torment and insanity.
I collected some of their Proverbs.
"The Marriage of Heaven and Hell", 1790 | ” |
| “ | When thou seest an eagle, thou seest a portion of genius; lift up thy head!
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| “ | To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour. | ” |
| “ | Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak enough to be controlled. | ” |
| “ | No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings. | ” |
| “ | No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.
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| “ | Love seeketh not itself to please,
Nor for itself hath any care,
But for another gives its ease,
And builds a Heaven in Hell's despair. | ” |
| “ | It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.
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| “ | Innocence dwells with Wisdom, but never with Ignorance.
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| “ | I myself do nothing. The Holy Spirit accomplishes all through me.
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| “ | I must create a system, or be enslaved by another man's. | ” |
| “ | He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence. | ” |
| “ | Energy is eternal delight.
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| “ | Always be ready to speak your mind and a base man will avoid you. | ” |
| “ | A truth that's told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent. | ” |
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