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He who kisses joy as it flies by will live in eternity's sunrise.

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William Blake
Age: 69 †
Born: 1757
Born: November 28
Died: 1827
Died: August 12
Collector
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Graphic Artist
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Philosopher
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London
England
W. Blake
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