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“For it only smiles once in a Life But when it once is smil'd It can only smile on the Dauntless Heart And it can only be smil'd on by a Child" Unpublished Drafts on The Smile”

Quote by William Blake

Book:Selected Poems by William Blake

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Selected Poems by William Blake

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William Blake (November 28, 1757 - August 12, 1827) was an English Romantic poet, painter, and printmaker. Known for his unique visual art and profound philosophical thoughts, he is considered one of the most innovative poets in the history of English literature. more

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