William Blake

About William Blake

English engraver, illustrator, & poet (1757 - 1827)

William Blake popular quotes

1. It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.
2. When the doors of perception are cleansed, man will see things as they truly are, infinite.
3. Always be ready to speak your mind and a base man will avoid you.
4. I myself do nothing. The Holy Spirit accomplishes all through me.
5. Innocence dwells with Wisdom, but never with Ignorance.
6. No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.
7. To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
   And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
   Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
   And eternity in an hour.
8. If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, infinite.
9. Energy is eternal delight.
10. When thou seest an eagle, thou seest a portion of genius; lift up thy head!
11. To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.
12. Thou art a Man, God is no more.
    Thy own humanity learn to adore.
13. It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.
14. To generalize is to be an idiot.
15. No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.
16. The man who never alters his opinions is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind.