He who receives an idea from me receives instruction for himself without lessening mine as he who lights his taper at mine receives light without darkening me. (Thomas Jefferson)

He who receives an idea from me receives instruction for himself without lessening mine as he who lights his taper at mine receives light without darkening me.

Thomas Jefferson

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