Not to the swift, the race Not to the strong, the fight Not to the righteous, perfect grace Not to the wise, the light. (Henry van Dyke)

Not to the swift, the race Not to the strong, the fight Not to the righteous, perfect grace Not to the wise, the light.

Henry van Dyke

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