William BlakeTo see a World in a grain of sand, And a Heaven in a wild flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And Eternity in an hour.
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To see a World in a grain of sand,And a Heaven in a wild flower,Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,And Eternity in an hour. William Blake said, "To see a World in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower is to see Eternity in each moment of our lives." In other words, to fully experience the beauty and wonder of the world around us.
Source: Auguries Of Innocence
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