Use 'none but' to stress an exclusive group that can do something or is affected by something. None but the most dedicated students will pass the final exam.
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Dramatic Effect
Can be used for dramatic flair to highlight courage, skill, or another virtue. None but the fearless shall tread these lands.
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Not Literal
'None but' can be hyperbolic, not always meaning absolutely no one else but the mentioned group. None but the wise appreciate the value of silence.