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William Blake

The foundation of empire is art and science. Remove them or degrade them, and the empire is no more. Empire follows art and not vice versa as Englishmen suppose.

William Blake

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William Blake argues that the strength and survival of an empire depend on its achievements in art and science, rather than military power or politics alone. He challenges the common English belief by stating that cultural and intellectual advancements come first and create the empire, not the other way around.

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