I know my soul hath power to know all things, Yet is she blind and…

I know my soul hath power to know all things, Yet is she blind and ignorant in all: I know I'm one of Nature's little kings, Yet to the least and vilest things am thrall.

Sir John Davies

Of Human Knowledge · 1599

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Davies, John, Sir. Nosce Teipsum. 1599, st. 44.

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