6 William Blake Quotes on War

William Blake quotes on war

57. Opposition is true Friendship.

88. The sword sung on the barren heath, The sickle in the fruitful field; The sword he sung a song of death, But could not make the sickle yield.

107. I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow.

108. In the morning glad I see My foe outstretch'd beneath the tree.

138. Rouze up, O Young Men of the New Age! set your foreheads against the ignorant Hirelings! For we have Hirelings in the Camp, the Court & the University, who would, if they could, for ever depress Mental & prolong Corporeal War.

140. Great things are done when men and mountains meet; This is not done by jostling in the street.