He who binds to himself a joy Does the winged life destroy; But he who
kisses the joy as it flies Lives in eternity's sun rise.
-- William Blake
kisses the joy as it flies Lives in eternity's sun rise.
-- William Blake
Related:
- He lives by rule who lives himself to
please. --... - He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence.
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William... - Who ne'er knew joy but friendship might divide,
Or gave his father grief but when he died.
Alexander Pope (1688-1744) -- Epitaph on the Hon.... - He's a Blockhead who wants a proof of what he Can't Perceive
And he's a Fool who tries to make such a Blockhead believe.
William Blake (1757-1827), Notebooks,... - How calmly may we commit ourselves to the hands of Him who bears
up the world-
of Him who has created, and who provides for the joy... - Bart: [with forced happiness] You believe me, don't you?
You're my friend who believes me: sweet,... - Somewhere", said Father Vittorini, "did Blake not speak of the
Machineries of Joy?
That is, did not God promote environments, then intimidate... - Somewhere", said Father Vittorini, "did Blake not speak of the
Machineries of Joy?
That is, did not God promote environments, then intimidate...
