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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: He who lights his [candle] at mine receives light without darkening me.
         

He who lights his [candle] at mine receives light without darkening me.


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This page presents the quote "He who lights his [candle] at mine receives light without darkening me.". Author of this quote is Thomas Jefferson. This quote is about light, mines, candle, darkening,.