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.
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"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." — William Blake #happinessjoy
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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. — William Blake
About William Blake
William Blake was a Poet from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1757–1827).
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Who said "He who binds to himself a joy Does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses t…"?
This quote is attributed to William Blake, a Poet from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did William Blake live?
William Blake lived from 1757 – 1827.
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