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For every thing exists & not one sigh nor smile nor tear

Quote byWilliam Blake · 1757–1827

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Jerusalem The Emanation of The Giant Albion (c. 1803–1820), Ch. 1, plate 13, line 66 — plate 14, line 1.

English (original)

For every thing exists & not one sigh nor smile nor tear, One hair nor particle of dust, not one can pass away.

— William Blake

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