Many are called but few are chosen



Many are called but few are chosen.

Prov. Many people may answer a call for something, but only a few people are finally selected. (Biblical.) When it comes to getting into a good college, many are called but few are chosen.
See also: but, call, chosen, few, many

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kobina-Western African, Akan
Adegoke-Western African, Yoruba
FrederickFRED-ə-rik, FRED-rikEnglish
Aslanbek-Chechen, Ossetian, Circassian
RachaelRAY-chəlEnglish
Barker['ba:kə]