And long we try in vain to speak and act Our hidden self, and what we say and do Is eloquent, is well - but 'tis not true! (Matthew Arnold)

And long we try in vain to speak and act Our hidden self, and what we say and do Is eloquent, is well - but 'tis not true!

Matthew Arnold

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