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Henry Van Dyke

Use what talents you possess the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.

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Everyone has unique abilities that contribute to the world, even if they are not the most outstanding. If only the best people shared their gifts, many valuable expressions and experiences would be lost.

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