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When I tell the truth, it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those that do.

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William Blake
Age: 69 †
Born: 1757
Born: November 28
Died: 1827
Died: August 12
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London
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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.
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And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England's pleasant pastures seen?
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Invention depends altogether upon execution or organization as that is right or wrong so is the invention perfect or imperfect.
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