“Man was made for joy and woe, and when this we rightly know through the world we safely go.”

— William Blake, "Auguries of Innocence" (c. 1805)

About William Blake

1757 – 1827

English poet and artist, author of "Songs of Innocence and of Experience".

“Reason, or the ratio of all we have already known, is not the same that it shall be when we know more.”

“If a thing loves, it is infinite.”

“Active Evil is better than Passive Good.”

“Love the little trade which thou hast learned, and be content therewith.”

“Only it takes time to be happy. A lot of time. Happiness, too, is a long patience.”

“Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?”

“They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.”

“The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills.”

“Something the heart must have to cherish, must love and joy and sorrow learn.”