Intuition of truth, not preceded by perceptible meditation, is genius.

William Blake

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Genius

Author

William Blake

Language

English

Time

1788 1780s 18th century

Occupation

Artist Poet Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Blake, William. "Annotation to 'Aphorisms of Man' by Johann Caspar Lavanter." 1788.

Current Citation

Blake, William. "Annotations to Lavater's Aphorisms on Man." The Complete Poetry and Prose of William Blake. U of California P, 2008.

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Man was made for joy and woe,
And when this we rightly know
Through the world we safely go.

William Blake

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Perhaps the interpretation of the Koran would now be taught in the schools of Oxford, and her pulpits might demonstrate to a circumcised people the sanctity and truth of the revelation of Mahomet.

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Genre
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Language
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Time
1789 1780s 18th century