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Johann von Goethe Quotes: Happy the man who early learns the wide chasm that lies between his wishes and his powers.
         

Happy the man who early learns the wide chasm that lies between his wishes and his powers.


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Happy the man who early learns the wide chasm that lies between his wishes and his powers.
         



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