Exodus 23:30 By little and little I will drive them out from before you, until you be increased, and inherit the land. Giotto, a distinguished Roman painter, was desired by one of the Popes to paint a panel in the Vatican. Some doubt of his ability, however, being entertained, the Pope's messenger first asked him for an example of his art. Giotto's study was adorned with his paintings, but instead of offering any of these, he took a sheet of white paper, and with a single stroke of his pencil drew a perfect circle, and handed it to his visitor. The latter, in surprise, reminded him that he had asked for a design. "Go," said Giotto; "I tell you, his Holiness asks nothing else of me." He was right, for the evidence of his command of the pencil was accepted as conclusive, and his eccentric though reasonable reply gave rise to the proverb, "Round as Giotto's O." To do a small thing well is the best proof of ability to do what is great. Parallel Verses KJV: By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land. |
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