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Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes: One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.
         

One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.


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This page presents the quote "One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.". Author of this quote is Gilbert K. Chesterton. This quote is about great things, small things, adversity, nature, mountain peaks,.