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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Quotes: I see, but cannot reach, the height That lies forever in the light.
         

I see, but cannot reach, the height That lies forever in the light.


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This page presents the quote "I see, but cannot reach, the height That lies forever in the light.". Author of this quote is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This quote is about light, forever, height, lying, ambition,.