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In the universe, there are things that are known, and things that are unknown, and in between, there are doors.

Knowledge, Mystery, Exploration, Philosophical Insight, Epistemology, Metaphorical Imagery

In the universe there are things that are known and

In the universe there are things that are known and

In the universe there are things that are known and

William Blake’s Quotes On Topics

More William Blake Quotes

“Innate ideas are in every man, born with him; they are truly himself. The man who says that we have no innate ideas must be a fool and knave, having no conscience or innate science.”

Innate Knowledge, Self, Philosophy, Philosophical Claim, Epistemological Stance, Moral Judgment

“Think in the morning. Act in the noon.”

Thought, Action, Time, Philosophical Advice, Practical Wisdom, Poetic Brevity

“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.”

Joy, Freedom, Eternity, Philosophical Advice, Poetic Metaphor, Spiritual Wisdom

“To some people a tree is something so incredibly beautiful that it brings tears to the eyes. To others it is just a green thing that stands in the way.”

Perception, Beauty, Nature, Philosophical Insight, Individual Difference, Artistic Sensitivity

“O white-robed Angel, guide my timorous hand to write as on a lofty rock with iron pen the words of truth, that all who pass may read.”

Divine Inspiration, Truth, Writing, Philosophical Invocation, Spiritual Guidance, Poetic Imagery

“When my mother died I was very young, And my father sold me while yet my tongue Could scarcely cry weep weep weep weep. So your chimneys I sweep, and in soot I sleep.”

Childhood, Suffering, Exploitation, Poetic Lament, Social Critique, Emotional Expression

“What has reasoning to do with painting?”

Art, Reason, Creativity, Philosophical Question, Artistic Insight, Cognitive Contrast

“When Sir Joshua Reynolds died All Nature was degraded; The King dropped a tear in the Queen's ear, And all his pictures faded.”

Art, Nature, Death, Royalty, Philosophical Critique, Poetic Irony

“When the sun rises, do you not see a round disc of fire somewhat like a guinea? O no, no, I see an innumerable company of the heavenly host crying Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty.”

Perception, Reality, Spirituality, Vision, Philosophical Contrast, Religious Experience

“If the fool would persist in his folly he would become wise.”

Folly, Wisdom, Persistence, Philosophical Paradox, Moral Insight, Provocative Statement

“Knowledge of ideal beauty is not to be acquired. It is born with us. Innate ideas are in every man, born with him; theyare truly himself.”

Beauty, Innate Knowledge, Human Nature, Philosophical Insight, Artistic Vision, Spiritual Truth

“To generalize is to be an idiot. To particularize is the alone distinction of merit. General knowledge are those knowledge that idiots possess.”

Knowledge, Specificity, Wisdom, Philosophical Critique, Intellectual Elitism, Cognitive Insight

“Art degraded, Imagination denied.”

Art, Imagination, Degradation, Cultural Critique, Philosophical Lament, Artistic Integrity

“Without Unceasing Practice nothing can be done. Practice is Art. If you leave off you are lost.”

Practice, Art, Perseverance, Philosophical Advice, Artistic Principle, Motivational Insight

“They who forgive most shall be most forgiven.”

Forgiveness, Karma, Morality, Philosophical Insight, Spiritual Wisdom, Ethical Principle

“The hand of Vengeance found the Bed To which the Purple Tyrant fled The iron hand crush'd the tyrant's head And became Tyrant in his stead.”

Tyranny, Vengeance, Power, Philosophical Observation, Poetic Narrative, Historical Insight

“And I made a rural pen, And I stained the water clear, And I wrote my happy songs Every Child may joy to hear.”

Creativity, Innocence, Joy, Poetic Expression, Artistic Process, Philosophical Reflection

“For everything that lives is holy, life delights in life.”

Life, Holiness, Joy, Philosophical Insight, Spiritual Truth, Poetic Affirmation

“The soul of sweet delight, can never be defiled.”

Purity, Joy, Soul, Philosophical Statement, Spiritual Insight, Poetic Expression

“Every Night and every Morn Some to Misery are born. Every Morn and every Night Some are born to Sweet Delight, Some are born to Endless Night.”

Fate, Duality, Existence, Philosophical Insight, Poetic Rhythm, Existential Observation