As the air to a bird or the sea to a fish, so is contempt t… - William Blake

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As the air to a bird or the sea to a fish, so is contempt to the contemptible.

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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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When the stars threw down their spears
And watered heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the Lamb make thee?

My silks and fine array,
My smiles and languished air,
By love are driv'n away;
And mournful lean Despair
Brings me yew to deck my grave:
Such end true lovers have.

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