Blake, William (1757 – 1827), English engraver, illustrator, & poet
I must create a system, or be enslaved by another man’s.
It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.
If the sun and moon would ever doubt, they would surely go out.
Innocence dwells with Wisdom, but never with Ignorance.
The fool who persists in his folly will become wise.
Always be ready to speak your mind and a base man will avoid you.
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.
Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak enough to be controlled.
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 restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained.
A truth that’s told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent.
