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The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing… — William Blake

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The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way.

William Blake
1799
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1799
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William Blake
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Blake, William. "[To] Revd Dr Tusler, 23 Aug. 1799." The Complete Poetry and Prose of William Blake. University of California Press, 2008.
Original citation
Blake, William. "To Rev. Dr. Tussler." 23 Aug. 1799.

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