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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Quotes: Many have genius, but, wanting art, are forever dumb. The two must go together to form the great poet, painter, or sculptor.
         

Many have genius, but, wanting art, are forever dumb. The two must go together to form the great poet, painter, or sculptor.


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