"I have no name: I am but two days old. What shall I call thee? I happy am, Joy is my name. Sweet joy befall thee!"
- William Blake
About this Quote
This quote by William Blake is a lovely expression of the pleasure of life and the innocence of a newborn. It speaks to the concept that life is a precious present which we need to treasure it. The speaker is a newborn, who has no name yet, and is asking the listener what they ought to be called. The speaker is filled with happiness and happiness, and suggests that their name should be Joy. The speaker is wishing the listener sweet happiness, a blessing of happiness and contentment. This quote is a pointer to us all to appreciate the delights of life and to be thankful for the blessings we have. It is a pointer to take time to value the appeal of life and to be filled with pleasure.
This quote is written / told by William Blake between November 28, 1757 and August 12, 1827. He was a famous Poet from England.
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