To Generalize is to be an Idiot; To Particularize is the Al… - William Blake

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To Generalize is to be an Idiot; To Particularize is the Alone Distinction of Merit.

William Blake

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William Blake (November 28 1757 – August 12 1827) was an English poet, Christian mystic, painter, printmaker, and engraver.

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Alternative Names: W. Blake • Uil'iam Bleik • Blake

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To generalize is to be an idiot.

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The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.

If the fool would persist in his folly he would become wise.

To Generalize is to be an Idiot; To Particularize is the Alone Distinction of Merit. - William Blake

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