Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed. (George Henry Lewes)

Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed.

George Henry Lewes

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