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The foundation of empire is art and science. Remove them or degrad

The foundation of empire is art and science. Remove them or degrade them, and the empire is no more. Empire follows art and not vice versa as Englishmen suppose. – William Blake

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When I tell the truth, it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those that do. – William Blake

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Truth
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The generations of men run on in the tide of time, but leave their destined lineaments permanent for ever and ever. – William Blake

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Generations
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The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing which stands in their way. – William Blake

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Trees
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Logic is neither an art nor a science but a dodge. – Stendhal

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Art

An artist cannot talk about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture. – Jean Cocteau, Newsweek, 16 May 1955

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Art

I am not a great cook, I am not a great artist, but I love art, and I love food, so I am the perfect traveller. – Michael Palin

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Art

Every work of art is an uncommitted crime. – Theodor Adorno

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Art

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The will of man is his happiness. – Friedrich Schiller

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When its said and done, the one thing I want to leave on this earth is hope. I have felt hopelessness, and its a terrible feeling. Hopelessness will destroy you. I want to bring hope to other people. – Paula Deen

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True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new. – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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At last God caught his eye. – Harry Secombe

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