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For many are called, but few are chosen.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
[Lat., Ut saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent!]
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
[Lat., Ut saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent!]
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; read more
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
In a long journey straw waighs.
In a long journey straw waighs.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
