Man loves knowledge, and the beams of truth More welcome touch his understanding's eye Than all the blandishments of sound his ear, Than all of taste… - Mark Akenside

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Man loves knowledge, and the beams of truth
More welcome touch his understanding's eye
Than all the blandishments of sound his ear,
Than all of taste his tongue.

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About Mark Akenside

Mark Akenside (November 9, 1721 – June 23, 1770) was an English poet and physician.

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Also Known As: Bard of Imagination
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