Motto to the Songs of Innocence & of Experience

Motto to the Songs of Innocence and of Experience

THE GOOD are attracted by men’s perceptions, And think not for themselves; Till Experience teaches them to catch And to cage the fairies and elves.

And then the Knave begins to snarl, And the Hypocrite to howl; And all his good friends show their private ends, And the eagle is known from the owl.

Motto to the Songs of Innocence & of Experience

The Good are attracted by Mens perceptions And Think not for themselves Till Experience teaches them to catch And to cage the Fairies & Elves

And then the Knave begins to snarl And the Hypocrite to howl And all his good Friends shew their private ends And the Eagle is known from the Owl