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The True Knowledge

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[Greek text which cannot be reproduced]     Thou knowest all; I seek in vain     What lands to till or sow with seed     The land is black with briar and weed,     Nor cares for falling tears or rain.     Thou knowest all; I sit and wait     With blinded eyes and hands that fail,     Till the last lifting of the veil     And the first opening of the gate.     Thou knowest all; I cannot see.     I trust I shall not live in vain,     I know that we shall meet again     In some divine eternity.

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This evocative piece by Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde, titled "The True Knowledge", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...

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