Delight Quote by William Blake

“The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,The humble sheep a threat'ning horn:While the Lily white shall in love delight,Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.”

William Blake

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Delight Flowers Her beauty Horns Humble Humility Lilies Modest Rose Sheep Stains Threat White

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