A Truth that's told with bad intent
Beats all the Lies you can invent

William Blake

Auguries of Innocence

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Topic

Truth and lies Truth Lies

Author

William Blake

Source

Auguries of Innocence Poems from the Pickering Manuscript

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1803 1800s 19th century

Occupation

Artist Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Blake, William. "Auguries of Innocence." Pickering Manuscript. 1863, l. 56, 57.

Current Citation

Blake, William. "Auguries of Innocence." Poems. Selected by Patti Smith. Vintage, 2016, l. 53, 54.

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Truth will come to light.

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