Nothing useless is, or low; Each thing in its place is best; And what seems but idle show Strengthens and supports the rest. (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

Nothing useless is, or low; Each thing in its place is best; And what seems but idle show Strengthens and supports the rest.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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