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


The Builders, st. 2 (1849).

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Quotes

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

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

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

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