A truth that's told with bad intent
Beats all the lies you can invent.
¶ "Auguries of Innocence," l.53 (1803)
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William Blake (1757-1827) English poet, mystic, artist
The strongest poison ever known
Came from Caesar's laurel crown.
¶ "Auguries of Innocence," l.97
The pride of the peacock is the glory of God.
The lust of the goat is the bounty of God.
The wrath of the lion is the wisdom of God.
The nakedness of a woman is the work of God.
¶ "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" (1790 - 1793)
You never know what is enough until you know what is more than enough.
¶ (Attributed)
What is now proved was once only imagined.
¶ (Attributed)
It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.
¶ (Attributed)
He's a Blockhead who wants a proof of what he Can't Perceive
And he's a Fool who tries to make such a Blockhead believe.
¶ Notebooks (1793)
I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe; I told it not, my wrath did grow.
¶ Songs of Experience, "A Poison Tree" (1794)
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