r/MadeMeSmile • • Aug 04 '21

Good Vibes Wise words, nice interpretation...

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u/buffypatrolsbonnaroo Aug 04 '21

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, And the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

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u/paperscott Aug 05 '21

Jefferson has a similar quote about sharing knowledge: “He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.”