William Blake

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William Blake (born on November 28, 1757 in London's West End) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. He was one of the greatest poets of the Romantic era.


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Quote Left The inquiry in England is not whether a man has talents and genius, but whether he is passive and polite and a virtuous ass and obedient to noblemen's opinions in art and science. If he is, he is a good man. If not, he must be starved. Quote Right
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Quote Left Always be ready to speak your mind and a base man will avoid you. Quote Right
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Quote Left Every harlot was a virgin once. Quote Right
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Quote Left For Mercy has a human heart, Pity, a human face; And Love, the human form divine, And Peace, the human dress. Quote Right
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Quote Left What seems to be, is, to those to whom it seems to be, and is productive of the most dreadful consequences to those to whom it seems to be, even of torments, despair, eternal death. Quote Right
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