A candle is enough to light the world. It makes it clear. Even at noon It glistens in essential dark. At night, it lights the fruit and wine, The book and bread, things as they are...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A candle can light the world, making things clear even at noon, illuminating fruit, wine, books, and bread.
- In plain terms
- A candle brings clarity to everything, day or night.
- What can you take from it?
- Small sources of light can illuminate many aspects of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does a small light change perception?
- When is simplicity more effective than brilliance?
Another view
A candle's reach is limited compared to larger lights.
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First one beam, then another, then A thousand are radiant in the sky. Each is both star and orb; and day Is the riches of their atmosphere.
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