Abstinence sows sand all over
The ruddy limbs and flaming hair,
But Desire gratified
Plants fruits of life and beauty there.

William Blake

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Desire

Author

William Blake

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1792 1790s 18th century

Occupation

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Original Citation

Blake, William. Poem written in his notebook. c. 1792.

Current Citation

Blake, William. "Abstinence sows sand all over." William Blake: Selected Poems, edited by Nicholas Shrimpton. Oxford University Press, 2019.

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I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe;
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

William Blake

Songs of Experience

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Dealing with anger Anger

Author

William Blake
Source
Songs of Experience
Medium
Poem
Language
English
Time
1794 1790s 18th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Blake, William. "A Poison Tree." Songs of Innocence and of Experience Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul. London, 1794.

Current Citation

Blake, William. "A Poison Tree." William Blake: Selected Poems, edited by Nicholas Shrimpton. Oxford University Press, 2019.

Another quote from the 1790s

First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.

Henry Lee III

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George Washington

Author

Henry Lee III
Source
Funeral Oration on the death of General Washington
Medium
Speech
Genre
Funeral oration
Statement Type
Eulogy
Language
English
Time
1799 1790s 18th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Lee, Henry. Funeral oration on the death of General Washington. 26 Dec. 1799, German Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, PA, USA.