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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, few, many

the chosen few
a small group of people who are treated differently or better than other people, often when they do not deserve it There's a special entrance with revolving doors for the chosen few in the company.
See also: few


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