Man was made for joy and woe Then when this we rightly know Through the world we safely go. Joy and woe are woven fine A clothing for the soul to bin… - William Blake

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Man was made for joy and woe
Then when this we rightly know
Through the world we safely go.
Joy and woe are woven fine
A clothing for the soul to bind.

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About William Blake

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

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Thomas Phillips (Public domain / CC0)

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Alternative Names: W. Blake Uil'iam Bleik Blake

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