Words of Wisdom — July 9, 2014

Edith Wharton on Spreading Light

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or to be the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or to be the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton

Who — or what — really controls your mind?

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