The difference 'twixt good and bad is not so very much, A few more minutes at the task, an extra turn or touch, A final test that all is right-and yet the men are few Who seem to think it worth their while these extra things to do. (Edgar Guest)

The difference 'twixt good and bad is not so very much, A few more minutes at the task, an extra turn or touch, A final test that all is right-and yet the men are few Who seem to think it worth their while these extra things to do.

Edgar Guest

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